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ZIP 93901

Part of Salinas, CA
Pop. 29,724·Monterey County·742nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,241/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
+$276
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ZIP 93901 · $2,241
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,690
3 BR
$3,630
4 BR+
$3,950
Research median
$2,690/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
$26,892/yr
At $2,241/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMonterey County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 9.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.3% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93901 (Salinas, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,724
Median income
$91,233
Median age
37.3
Renters
56.6%
Age distribution
25.4%
21.7%
23.1%
13.1%
16.7%
Under 1825.4%
18–3421.7%
35–5423.1%
55–6413.1%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
36.8%
62.6%
White36.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic62.6%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
19.6%
20.2%
31%
29.1%
No HS diploma19.6%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
43.4%
56.6%
Owner43.4%
Renter56.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93901 in Salinas, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,290 → $91,233
up 16.5%
Population
29,295 → 29,724
up 1.5%
Renter share
53% → 56.6%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 29.1%
+0.9 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.3
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93901 in Salinas, CA now reports about $91,233, up from $78,290 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93901 in Salinas, CA adding about 429 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 53% to 56.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93901 covers Salinas, CA. The median rent here is $2,241/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($91,233/yr), ZIP 93901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93901 (Salinas, CA) is $2,241. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93901's median rent of $2,241/mo is $276 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93901 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #742 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,241/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,241/mo in ZIP 93901. The local median household income is $91,233/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93901?

Rent in ZIP 93901 has decreased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93901 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,241/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($91,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.6% of ZIP 93901 households are renters, while 43.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93901 compare to the rest of Salinas?

ZIP 93901 is more affordable than Salinas overall. At $2,241/mo, it's $257 below the Salinas citywide median of $2,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,241/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 93901's median household income ($91,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93901 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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