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ZIP 93505

Pop. 14,353·Kern County·869th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,708/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$257
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ZIP 93505 · $1,708
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,300/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
$20,496/yr
At $1,708/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93505 (California City, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,353
Median income
$59,827
Median age
33.5
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
23.9%
29.5%
25.3%
13.1%
Under 1823.9%
18–3429.5%
35–5425.3%
55–648.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
58.2%
41.8%
Male58.2%
Female41.8%
Race & ethnicity
37%
24.6%
39.8%
White37%
Black24.6%
Hispanic39.8%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
21%
33.9%
32.5%
12.6%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+12.6%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93505 in California City, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,733 → $59,827
up 33.7%
Population
14,914 → 14,353
down 3.8%
Renter share
44% → 44.6%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
11% → 12.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
34 → 33.5
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,733 in 2021 to $59,827 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 93505 in California City, CA losing about 561 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93505 covers California City, CA. The median rent here is $1,708/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($59,827/yr), ZIP 93505 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93505 (California City, CA) is $1,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93505's median rent of $1,708/mo is $257 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93505 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93505 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #869 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93505?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,708/mo in ZIP 93505. The local median household income is $59,827/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93505?

Rent in ZIP 93505 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93505 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,708/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($59,827/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93505 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 93505 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93505 compare to the rest of California City?

ZIP 93505 sits right at the California City citywide median of $1,708/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,708/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 93505's median household income ($59,827/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93505 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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