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ZIP 93536

Pop. 73,412·Los Angeles County·531st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,666/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$701
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ZIP 93536 · $2,666
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$2,200/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
$31,992/yr
At $2,666/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.1% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93536 (Lancaster, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,412
Median income
$106,903
Median age
36.8
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
24.6%
22.3%
26.5%
13.2%
13.4%
Under 1824.6%
18–3422.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6413.2%
65+13.4%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.7%
12.3%
39.8%
White43.7%
Black12.3%
Hispanic39.8%
Asian5.7%
Education (25+)
14.8%
26.3%
32.6%
26.2%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93536 in Lancaster, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,987 → $106,903
up 18.8%
Population
73,417 → 73,412
up 0.0%
Renter share
32.2% → 27.9%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 26.2%
+1.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $89,987 in 2021 to $106,903 more recently. The renter share has eased from 32.2% to 27.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93536 covers Lancaster, CA. The median rent here is $2,666/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($106,903/yr), ZIP 93536 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93536?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93536 (Lancaster, CA) is $2,666. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93536 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93536's median rent of $2,666/mo is $701 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93536 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93536 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #531 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,666/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93536?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,666/mo in ZIP 93536. The local median household income is $106,903/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93536?

Rent in ZIP 93536 has decreased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93536 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93536 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,666/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($106,903/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93536 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93536 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 93536 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93536 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93536 compare to the rest of Lancaster?

ZIP 93536 is pricier than Lancaster as a whole. At $2,666/mo, it's $263 above the Lancaster citywide median of $2,403/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93536 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93536 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,666/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 93536's median household income ($106,903/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93536 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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