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ZIP 93561

Pop. 31,175·Kern County·825th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,923/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
-$42
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 93561 · $1,923
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,076/yr
At $1,923/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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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%
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93561 covers Tehachapi, CA. The median rent here is $1,923/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($87,357/yr), ZIP 93561 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93561?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93561 (Tehachapi, CA) is $1,923. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93561's median rent of $1,923/mo is $42 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93561 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93561 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #825 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,923/mo.

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 $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,923/mo in ZIP 93561. The local median household income is $87,357/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93561?

Rent in ZIP 93561 has decreased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93561 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,923/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($87,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93561 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of ZIP 93561 households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93561 compare to the rest of Tehachapi?

ZIP 93561 sits right at the Tehachapi citywide median of $1,923/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93561 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,923/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 93561's median household income ($87,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93561 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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