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ZIP 93955

Part of Seaside, CA
Pop. 32,266·Monterey County·308th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,106/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$1,141
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ZIP 93955 · $3,106
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,290
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,830
3 BR
$3,820
4 BR+
$4,160
Research median
$2,830/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
$37,272/yr
At $3,106/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMonterey County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93955 (Seaside, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,266
Median income
$85,282
Median age
33.9
Renters
64.9%
Age distribution
21.9%
29.7%
25.3%
12.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3429.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.5%
65+12.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.8%
48.2%
White38.8%
Black4.8%
Hispanic48.2%
Asian9.8%
Education (25+)
18.3%
21.9%
30.3%
29.6%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
35.1%
64.9%
Owner35.1%
Renter64.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93955 in Seaside, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,866 → $85,282
up 15.5%
Population
32,979 → 32,266
down 2.2%
Renter share
60.8% → 64.9%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 29.6%
+5.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93955 in Seaside, CA now reports about $85,282, up from $73,866 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93955 in Seaside, CA losing about 713 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 60.8% to 64.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.3% to 29.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93955 covers Seaside, CA. The median rent here is $3,106/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,830/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($85,282/yr), ZIP 93955 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93955?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93955 (Seaside, CA) is $3,106. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93955 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93955's median rent of $3,106/mo is $1,141 (58%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93955 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93955 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #308 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,106/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93955?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,106/mo in ZIP 93955. The local median household income is $85,282/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93955?

Rent in ZIP 93955 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93955 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93955 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,106/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($85,282/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93955 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93955 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.9% of ZIP 93955 households are renters, while 35.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93955 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93955 compare to the rest of Seaside?

ZIP 93955 is more affordable than Seaside overall. At $3,106/mo, it's $49 below the Seaside citywide median of $3,155/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93955 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93955 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $3,106/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 93955's median household income ($85,282/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93955 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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