ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 95014

Part of Cupertino, CA

Pop. 60,932·Santa Clara County·71st most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$4,258/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

+$2,326

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ZIP 95014 · $4,258

More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,340

1 BR

$3,800

2 BR

$4,440

3 BR

$5,870

4 BR+

$6,390

Research median

$4,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 95014 usually run 1.7% below trend in January and 1.3% above it in July, about $128 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 95014 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 95014 changed +9.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 95014 rose 11.7% while median household income rose 37% ($168,538 to $230,913). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 95014 is 27.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 24 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($230,913) is $5,773 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($4,440); a 3-bedroom is $5,870.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94087, 4 miles away, rents for 13% less ($3,694/mo), about $6,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 95014. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$51,096/yr

At $4,258/mo median

Location

CityCupertino

StateCA

CountySanta Clara County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95014 (Cupertino, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 81.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

60,932

Median income

$230,913

Median age

Renters

41.3%

Age distribution

22.9%

17.8%

31.3%

13.1%

14.8%

Under 1822.9%

18–3417.8%

35–5431.3%

55–6413.1%

65+14.8%

Gender

51.9%

48.1%

Male51.9%

Female48.1%

Race & ethnicity

21.6%

70.4%

White21.6%

Black0.5%

Hispanic4.6%

Asian70.4%

Other3%

Education (25+)

81.9%

No HS diploma3%

HS diploma5.3%

Some college9.8%

Bachelor's+81.9%

Housing tenure

58.7%

41.3%

Owner58.7%

Renter41.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95014 in Cupertino, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,015 → $4,258

up 41.2%

Income

$198,602 → $230,913

up 16.3%

Population

62,185 → 60,932

down 2.0%

Renter share

40.5% → 41.3%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

81% → 81.9%

+0.9 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 95014 in Cupertino, CA has climbed from $3,015 to $4,258, a 41.2% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $198,602 in 2021 to $230,913 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 62,185 residents to roughly 60,932. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95014 in Cupertino, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 95014 covers Cupertino, CA. The median rent here is $4,258/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,440/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($230,913/yr), ZIP 95014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $170,000/year (about $82/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,258/mo in ZIP 95014. The local median household income is $230,913/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95014?

Rent in ZIP 95014 has risen 9.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 95014?

Asking rents in ZIP 95014 are usually lowest in January, about 1.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $128 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 95014?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 95014 rose 11.7% while median household income rose 37%, from $168,538 to $230,913. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 95014 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95014 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 898 at $4,258/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 95014 changed +9.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.