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ZIP 93635

Pop. 50,149·Merced County·686th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,363/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$398
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ZIP 93635 · $2,363
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$1,760/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
$28,356/yr
At $2,363/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMerced County
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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 (+4.3% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93635 (Los Banos, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,149
Median income
$67,129
Median age
30.8
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
30.6%
24.9%
23.6%
Under 1830.6%
18–3424.9%
35–5423.6%
55–649.6%
65+11.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
30.4%
72.5%
White30.4%
Black1.3%
Hispanic72.5%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
28.4%
34.7%
24.3%
12.5%
No HS diploma28.4%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+12.5%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93635 in Los Banos, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,770 → $67,129
down 2.4%
Population
46,606 → 50,149
up 7.6%
Renter share
45% → 41.3%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
11% → 12.5%
+1.5 pts
Median age
29.1 → 30.8
+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93635 in Los Banos, CA now reports about $67,129, up from $68,770 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93635 in Los Banos, CA adding about 3,543 residents over the five-year window, up 7.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 45% to 41.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93635 covers Los Banos, CA. The median rent here is $2,363/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($67,129/yr), ZIP 93635 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93635?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93635 (Los Banos, CA) is $2,363. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93635 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93635's median rent of $2,363/mo is $398 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93635 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93635 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #686 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,363/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93635?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,363/mo in ZIP 93635. The local median household income is $67,129/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93635?

Rent in ZIP 93635 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93635 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93635 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,363/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($67,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93635 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93635 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of ZIP 93635 households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93635 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93635 compare to the rest of Los Banos?

ZIP 93635 sits right at the Los Banos citywide median of $2,363/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93635 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93635 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,363/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 93635's median household income ($67,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93635 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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