ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93561

Part of Tehachapi, CA

Pop. 31,175·Kern County·759th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,160/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

+$228

Reported rents

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ZIP 93561 · $2,160

More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$2,130

4 BR+

$2,570

Research median

$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 93561 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93561 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,357) is $2,184 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,130); a 4-bedroom is $2,570.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93561. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,920/yr

At $2,160/mo median

Location

CityTehachapi

StateCA

CountyKern County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93561 (Tehachapi, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,175

Median income

$87,357

Median age

41.8

Renters

20.2%

Age distribution

23.2%

18.2%

21%

13.7%

23.9%

Under 1823.2%

18–3418.2%

35–5421%

55–6413.7%

65+23.9%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

77%

22.9%

White77%

Hispanic22.9%

Asian2.2%

Education (25+)

25.3%

36.9%

29.3%

No HS diploma8.5%

HS diploma25.3%

Some college36.9%

Bachelor's+29.3%

Housing tenure

79.8%

20.2%

Owner79.8%

Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93561 in Tehachapi, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$74,949 → $87,357

up 16.6%

Population

31,281 → 31,175

down 0.3%

Renter share

22.2% → 20.2%

-2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

27% → 29.3%

+2.3 pts

Median age

40.7 → 41.8

+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $74,949 to $87,357 across the same window, up 16.6% versus 2021. Renters now make up 20.2% of households, compared with 22.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.3% of adults here, versus 27% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93561 covers Tehachapi, CA. The median rent here is $2,160/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($87,357/yr), ZIP 93561 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93561?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,160/mo in ZIP 93561. The local median household income is $87,357/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93561?

Rent in ZIP 93561 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 93561 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93561 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #759 of 898 at $2,160/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93561 changed +5.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.