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ZIP 93463

Part of Solvang, CA
Pop. 8,130·Santa Barbara County·39th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,800/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+47.7%
vs US Median
+$2,835
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ZIP 93463 · $4,800
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,430
2 BR
$2,770
3 BR
$3,610
4 BR+
$4,120
Research median
$2,770/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
$57,600/yr
At $4,800/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Barbara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +47.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93463 (Solvang, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,130
Median income
$118,488
Median age
53.7
Renters
40.3%
Age distribution
15.3%
14.1%
23%
15.3%
32.3%
Under 1815.3%
18–3414.1%
35–5423%
55–6415.3%
65+32.3%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
22.8%
White68.9%
Black2%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian2.4%
Other4%
Education (25+)
15%
34.6%
43.6%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma15%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+43.6%
Housing tenure
59.7%
40.3%
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93463 in Solvang, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$115,112 → $118,488
up 2.9%
Population
8,598 → 8,130
down 5.4%
Renter share
37.7% → 40.3%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 43.6%
-0.8 pts
Median age
52.9 → 53.7
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $115,112 in 2021 to $118,488 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 8,598 to 8,130 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.4% change. About 40.3% of households rent today, against 37.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93463 covers Solvang, CA. The median rent here is $4,800/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($118,488/yr), ZIP 93463 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93463?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93463 (Solvang, CA) is $4,800. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93463 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93463's median rent of $4,800/mo is $2,835 (144%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93463 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93463 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #39 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,800/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93463?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $192,000/year (~$92/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,800/mo in ZIP 93463. The local median household income is $118,488/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93463?

Rent in ZIP 93463 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 93463 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93463 is considered stretched for renters. At $4,800/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($118,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93463 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93463 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.3% of ZIP 93463 households are renters, while 59.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93463 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93463 compare to the rest of Solvang?

ZIP 93463 is more affordable than Solvang overall. At $4,800/mo, it's $100 below the Solvang citywide median of $4,900/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93463 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93463 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $4,800/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 93463's median household income ($118,488/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93463 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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