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ZIP 93455

Pop. 44,611·Santa Barbara County·300th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,131/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$1,166
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ZIP 93455 · $3,131
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,680
1 BR
$3,000
2 BR
$3,410
3 BR
$4,450
4 BR+
$5,070
Research median
$3,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,572/yr
At $3,131/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93455 (Santa Maria, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,611
Median income
$110,661
Median age
38.6
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
24.8%
20.5%
23.8%
19.1%
Under 1824.8%
18–3420.5%
35–5423.8%
55–6411.8%
65+19.1%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
51.9%
44.2%
White51.9%
Black1.9%
Hispanic44.2%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
12.6%
18.6%
36.7%
32.1%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93455 in Santa Maria, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,418 → $110,661
up 11.3%
Population
44,091 → 44,611
up 1.2%
Renter share
24% → 23.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 32.1%
+2.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $110,661 today, compared with $99,418 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 44,091 to 44,611 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.8% to 32.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93455 covers Santa Maria, CA. The median rent here is $3,131/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,410/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($110,661/yr), ZIP 93455 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93455?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93455 (Santa Maria, CA) is $3,131. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93455 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93455's median rent of $3,131/mo is $1,166 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93455 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93455 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #300 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,131/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93455?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,131/mo in ZIP 93455. The local median household income is $110,661/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93455?

Rent in ZIP 93455 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93455 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93455 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,131/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($110,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93455 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93455 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 93455 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93455 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93455 compare to the rest of Santa Maria?

ZIP 93455 is pricier than Santa Maria as a whole. At $3,131/mo, it's $611 above the Santa Maria citywide median of $2,520/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93455 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93455 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,131/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 93455's median household income ($110,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93455 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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