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ZIP 93908

Part of Salinas, CA
Pop. 12,450·Monterey County·81st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,200/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$2,235
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 93908 · $4,200
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,850
1 BR
$2,880
2 BR
$3,510
3 BR
$4,860
4 BR+
$5,350
Research median
$3,510/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
$50,400/yr
At $4,200/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMonterey County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93908 (Salinas, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,450
Median income
$156,394
Median age
42
Renters
18.2%
Age distribution
26.1%
12.2%
25.4%
13.3%
22.9%
Under 1826.1%
18–3412.2%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.3%
65+22.9%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.8%
26.8%
White63.8%
Hispanic26.8%
Asian8.3%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
24.5%
55.3%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+55.3%
Housing tenure
81.8%
18.2%
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93908 in Salinas, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$158,094 → $156,394
down 1.1%
Population
12,605 → 12,450
down 1.2%
Renter share
19.9% → 18.2%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 55.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
43.5 → 42
-1.5 yrs

Median household income fell from $158,094 to $156,394 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,605 to 12,450 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 18.2% of households rent today, against 19.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 52.9% to 55.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93908 covers Salinas, CA. The median rent here is $4,200/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,510/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($156,394/yr), ZIP 93908 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93908?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93908 (Salinas, CA) is $4,200. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93908 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93908's median rent of $4,200/mo is $2,235 (114%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93908 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93908 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #81 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,200/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93908?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $168,000/year (~$81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,200/mo in ZIP 93908. The local median household income is $156,394/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93908?

Rent in ZIP 93908 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 93908 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93908 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,200/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($156,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93908 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93908 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.2% of ZIP 93908 households are renters, while 81.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93908 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93908 compare to the rest of Salinas?

ZIP 93908 is pricier than Salinas as a whole. At $4,200/mo, it's $1,702 above the Salinas citywide median of $2,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93908 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93908 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $4,200/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 93908's median household income ($156,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93908 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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