ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93728

Part of Fresno, CA

Pop. 18,313·Fresno County·876th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$1,545/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$387

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ZIP 93728 · $1,545

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

$1,300

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,610

3 BR

$2,240

4 BR+

$2,570

Research median

$1,610/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 93728 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93728 changed +5.2% 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 ($62,986) is $1,575 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,310); a 2-bedroom is $1,610.

Rank in Fresno

6th cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Fresno.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 93701, 2 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,203/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93728. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,540/yr

At $1,545/mo median

Location

CityFresno

StateCA

CountyFresno County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93728 (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, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,313

Median income

$62,986

Median age

34.5

Renters

54.5%

Age distribution

26.7%

24.3%

27.9%

Under 1826.7%

18–3424.3%

35–5427.9%

55–6410.1%

65+11.2%

Gender

51.9%

48.1%

Male51.9%

Female48.1%

Race & ethnicity

36.4%

67.5%

White36.4%

Black3.3%

Hispanic67.5%

Asian3.2%

Education (25+)

20.7%

29%

29.7%

20.6%

No HS diploma20.7%

HS diploma29%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+20.6%

Housing tenure

45.5%

54.5%

Owner45.5%

Renter54.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 93728 in Fresno, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,350 → $1,545

up 14.4%

Income

$45,546 → $62,986

up 38.3%

Population

17,779 → 18,313

up 3.0%

Renter share

63% → 54.5%

-8.5 pts

Bachelor's+

17.4% → 20.6%

+3.2 pts

Median age

31.7 → 34.5

+2.8 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 93728 in Fresno, CA has climbed from $1,350 to $1,545, a 14.4% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93728 in Fresno, CA now reports about $62,986, up from $45,546 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 17,779 residents to roughly 18,313. Renters now make up 54.5% of households, compared with 63% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.6% of adults here, versus 17.4% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 93728 in Fresno, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93728 covers Fresno, CA. The median rent here is $1,545/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($62,986/yr), ZIP 93728 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93728?

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 $1,545/mo in ZIP 93728. The local median household income is $62,986/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93728?

Rent in ZIP 93728 has risen 5.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 93728 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93728 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #876 of 898 at $1,545/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93728 changed +5.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.