ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93705

Part of Fresno, CA

Pop. 38,888·Fresno County·879th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$1,538/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$394

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 93705 · $1,538

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,340

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,650

3 BR

$2,290

4 BR+

$2,640

Research median

$1,650/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 93705 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93705 changed +6.4% 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 ($57,003) is $1,425 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,340); a 2-bedroom is $1,650.

Rank in Fresno

5th cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Fresno.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 93701, 3 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,203/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93705. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,456/yr

At $1,538/mo median

Location

CityFresno

StateCA

CountyFresno County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93705 (Fresno, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,888

Median income

$57,003

Median age

31.9

Renters

52.6%

Age distribution

30.3%

25.8%

22.2%

12.1%

Under 1830.3%

18–3425.8%

35–5422.2%

55–649.7%

65+12.1%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

29.4%

61%

White29.4%

Black8%

Hispanic61%

Asian7.4%

Education (25+)

24.3%

25.8%

34.5%

15.5%

No HS diploma24.3%

HS diploma25.8%

Some college34.5%

Bachelor's+15.5%

Housing tenure

47.4%

52.6%

Owner47.4%

Renter52.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 93705 in Fresno, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,351 → $1,538

up 13.8%

Income

$46,253 → $57,003

up 23.2%

Population

37,763 → 38,888

up 3.0%

Renter share

56.4% → 52.6%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

13.7% → 15.5%

+1.8 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 93705 in Fresno, CA has shifted from $1,351 to $1,538, up 13.8% since 2023. Census figures show median household income at $57,003 today, compared with $46,253 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 93705 in Fresno, CA adding about 1,125 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 56.4% to 52.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93705 covers Fresno, CA. The median rent here is $1,538/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($57,003/yr), ZIP 93705 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,538/mo in ZIP 93705. The local median household income is $57,003/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93705?

Rent in ZIP 93705 has risen 6.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

How does ZIP 93705 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93705 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #879 of 898 at $1,538/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93705 changed +6.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.