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ZIP 95035

Part of Milpitas, CA
Pop. 78,810·Santa Clara County·146th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,676/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$1,711
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ZIP 95035 · $3,676
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,850
1 BR
$3,240
2 BR
$3,790
3 BR
$5,010
4 BR+
$5,450
Research median
$3,790/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
$44,112/yr
At $3,676/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.6% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95035 (Milpitas, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,810
Median income
$178,654
Median age
36.8
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
20.2%
26%
28.3%
13.9%
Under 1820.2%
18–3426%
35–5428.3%
55–6411.6%
65+13.9%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
13.4%
72%
White11.5%
Black1.8%
Hispanic13.4%
Asian72%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
13%
17.7%
58.2%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma13%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+58.2%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95035 in Milpitas, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,719 → $3,676
up 35.2%
Income
$149,223 → $178,654
up 19.7%
Population
79,769 → 78,810
down 1.2%
Renter share
36.9% → 41.5%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
53.5% → 58.2%
+4.7 pts
Median age
35.8 → 36.8
+1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 95035 in Milpitas, CA has climbed 35.2% since 2021, going from about $2,719 per month to roughly $3,676 today. Household income in the area moved from $149,223 to $178,654 across the same window, up 19.7% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 79,769 to 78,810 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 41.5% of households rent today, against 36.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.5% to 58.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95035 in Milpitas, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95035 covers Milpitas, CA. The median rent here is $3,676/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,790/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($178,654/yr), ZIP 95035 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95035?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95035 (Milpitas, CA) is $3,676. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95035 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95035's median rent of $3,676/mo is $1,711 (87%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95035 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95035 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #146 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,676/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $147,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,676/mo in ZIP 95035. The local median household income is $178,654/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95035?

Rent in ZIP 95035 has increased 14.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95035 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95035 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,676/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($178,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95035 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95035 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 95035 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95035 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95035 compare to the rest of Milpitas?

ZIP 95035 sits right at the Milpitas citywide median of $3,676/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95035 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95035 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $3,676/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 95035's median household income ($178,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95035 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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