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ZIP 93555

Pop. 33,845·Kern County·907th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,204/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$761
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ZIP 93555 · $1,204
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$854
1 BR
$892
2 BR
$1,111
3 BR
$1,484
4 BR+
$1,805
Research median
$1,111/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
$14,448/yr
At $1,204/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.2% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93555 (Ridgecrest, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,845
Median income
$86,700
Median age
34.9
Renters
37.5%
Age distribution
26.3%
23.8%
24.1%
14.3%
Under 1826.3%
18–3423.8%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.5%
65+14.3%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
21.7%
White66.9%
Black4.5%
Hispanic21.7%
Asian4.1%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
21.2%
39.9%
30.2%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college39.9%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
62.5%
37.5%
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93555 in Ridgecrest, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,092 → $1,204
up 10.3%
Income
$73,166 → $86,700
up 18.5%
Population
33,060 → 33,845
up 2.4%
Renter share
37.9% → 37.5%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.5% → 30.2%
-1.3 pts
Median age
37.5 → 34.9
-2.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 93555 in Ridgecrest, CA has increased 10.3% since 2021, going from about $1,092 per month to roughly $1,204 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93555 in Ridgecrest, CA now reports about $86,700, up from $73,166 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 8.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 33,060 to 33,845 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 93555 in Ridgecrest, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93555 covers Ridgecrest, CA. The median rent here is $1,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $892/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,111/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($86,700/yr), ZIP 93555 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93555?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93555 (Ridgecrest, CA) is $1,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93555 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93555's median rent of $1,204/mo is $761 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93555 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93555 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #907 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93555?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,204/mo in ZIP 93555. The local median household income is $86,700/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93555?

Rent in ZIP 93555 has decreased 12.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93555 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93555 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,204/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($86,700/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93555 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93555 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.5% of ZIP 93555 households are renters, while 62.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93555 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93555 compare to the rest of Ridgecrest?

ZIP 93555 sits right at the Ridgecrest citywide median of $1,204/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93555 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93555 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,204/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 93555's median household income ($86,700/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93555 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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