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ZIP 93458

Pop. 59,148·Santa Barbara County·749th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,218/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$253
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ZIP 93458 · $2,218
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,615
1 BR
$1,803
2 BR
$2,055
3 BR
$2,683
4 BR+
$3,058
Research median
$2,055/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
$26,616/yr
At $2,218/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.3% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93458 (Santa Maria, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,148
Median income
$75,257
Median age
27.2
Renters
57.1%
Age distribution
33.1%
28.1%
22.7%
Under 1833.1%
18–3428.1%
35–5422.7%
55–647.8%
65+8.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
20.6%
86.9%
White20.6%
Hispanic86.9%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
49.6%
20.2%
20.4%
No HS diploma49.6%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college20.4%
Bachelor's+9.8%
Housing tenure
42.9%
57.1%
Owner42.9%
Renter57.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93458 in Santa Maria, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,350 → $75,257
up 13.4%
Population
59,814 → 59,148
down 1.1%
Renter share
57.4% → 57.1%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8% → 9.8%
+1.8 pts
Median age
26.1 → 27.2
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,257 today, compared with $66,350 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 59,814 to 59,148 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93458 covers Santa Maria, CA. The median rent here is $2,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,803/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,055/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($75,257/yr), ZIP 93458 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93458?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93458 (Santa Maria, CA) is $2,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93458 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93458's median rent of $2,218/mo is $253 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93458 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93458 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #749 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93458?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,218/mo in ZIP 93458. The local median household income is $75,257/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93458?

Rent in ZIP 93458 has increased 18.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93458 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93458 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,218/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($75,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93458 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93458 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.1% of ZIP 93458 households are renters, while 42.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93458 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93458 compare to the rest of Santa Maria?

ZIP 93458 is more affordable than Santa Maria overall. At $2,218/mo, it's $302 below the Santa Maria citywide median of $2,520/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93458 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93458 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,218/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 93458's median household income ($75,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93458 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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