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ZIP 93906

Part of Salinas, CA
Pop. 64,199·Monterey County·651st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,437/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$472
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 93906 · $2,437
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,250
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,780
3 BR
$3,750
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,780/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
$29,244/yr
At $2,437/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMonterey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93906 (Salinas, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,199
Median income
$97,555
Median age
33.6
Renters
45.7%
Age distribution
28%
24.2%
25.5%
Under 1828%
18–3424.2%
35–5425.5%
55–6411.4%
65+10.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
23.5%
76.3%
White23.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic76.3%
Asian8%
Education (25+)
31.2%
27.1%
23.4%
18.3%
No HS diploma31.2%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
54.3%
45.7%
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93906 in Salinas, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,903 → $2,437
up 28.1%
Income
$80,214 → $97,555
up 21.6%
Population
66,223 → 64,199
down 3.1%
Renter share
46% → 45.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 18.3%
+0.8 pts
Median age
32.7 → 33.6
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 93906 in Salinas, CA paid around $1,903 a month. That figure now sits near $2,437, up 28.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93906 in Salinas, CA now reports about $97,555, up from $80,214 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93906 in Salinas, CA losing about 2,024 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 93906 in Salinas, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93906 covers Salinas, CA. The median rent here is $2,437/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($97,555/yr), ZIP 93906 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93906?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93906 (Salinas, CA) is $2,437. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93906 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93906's median rent of $2,437/mo is $472 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93906 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93906 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #651 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,437/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93906?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,437/mo in ZIP 93906. The local median household income is $97,555/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93906?

Rent in ZIP 93906 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93906 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93906 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,437/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($97,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93906 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93906 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.7% of ZIP 93906 households are renters, while 54.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93906 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93906 compare to the rest of Salinas?

ZIP 93906 is more affordable than Salinas overall. At $2,437/mo, it's $61 below the Salinas citywide median of $2,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93906 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93906 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,437/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 93906's median household income ($97,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93906 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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