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ZIP 95050

Pop. 39,834·Santa Clara County·157th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,636/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$1,671
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ZIP 95050 · $3,636
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,510
1 BR
$2,860
2 BR
$3,340
3 BR
$4,410
4 BR+
$4,800
Research median
$3,340/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,632/yr
At $3,636/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.7% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95050 (Santa Clara, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,834
Median income
$138,466
Median age
36.2
Renters
58.5%
Age distribution
15.8%
31.9%
26.8%
12.5%
13%
Under 1815.8%
18–3431.9%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.5%
65+13%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
38.9%
21.7%
35.3%
White38.9%
Black2.4%
Hispanic21.7%
Asian35.3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
12.7%
22.1%
56.8%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
41.5%
58.5%
Owner41.5%
Renter58.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95050 in Santa Clara, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,514 → $3,636
up 44.6%
Income
$107,311 → $138,466
up 29.0%
Population
39,269 → 39,834
up 1.4%
Renter share
61.8% → 58.5%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
53% → 56.8%
+3.8 pts
Median age
34.6 → 36.2
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 95050 in Santa Clara, CA stood at $2,514 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,636, reflecting a 44.6% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $107,311 in 2021 to $138,466 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 39,269 residents to roughly 39,834. Renters now make up 58.5% of households, compared with 61.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.8% of adults here, versus 53% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95050 in Santa Clara, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95050 covers Santa Clara, CA. The median rent here is $3,636/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,340/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($138,466/yr), ZIP 95050 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95050?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95050 (Santa Clara, CA) is $3,636. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95050 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95050's median rent of $3,636/mo is $1,671 (85%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95050 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95050 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #157 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,636/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95050?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $145,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,636/mo in ZIP 95050. The local median household income is $138,466/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95050?

Rent in ZIP 95050 has increased 14.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95050 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95050 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,636/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($138,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95050 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95050 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.5% of ZIP 95050 households are renters, while 41.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95050 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95050 compare to the rest of Santa Clara?

ZIP 95050 is more affordable than Santa Clara overall. At $3,636/mo, it's $254 below the Santa Clara citywide median of $3,890/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95050 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95050 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,636/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 95050's median household income ($138,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95050 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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