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ZIP 95051

Pop. 62,054·Santa Clara County·122nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,834/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$1,869
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ZIP 95051 · $3,834
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,980
1 BR
$3,390
2 BR
$3,960
3 BR
$5,230
4 BR+
$5,700
Research median
$3,960/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
$46,008/yr
At $3,834/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95051 (Santa Clara, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 70.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,054
Median income
$196,690
Median age
35
Renters
56.1%
Age distribution
18.1%
31.9%
27.3%
Under 1818.1%
18–3431.9%
35–5427.3%
55–6410.9%
65+11.8%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
26.5%
12.3%
56.8%
White26.5%
Black1%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian56.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
15.1%
70.2%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma9.4%
Some college15.1%
Bachelor's+70.2%
Housing tenure
43.9%
56.1%
Owner43.9%
Renter56.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95051 in Santa Clara, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,825 → $3,834
up 35.7%
Income
$160,979 → $196,690
up 22.2%
Population
60,582 → 62,054
up 2.4%
Renter share
53.8% → 56.1%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
68.4% → 70.2%
+1.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 95051 in Santa Clara, CA has climbed by $1,009 per month, settling near $3,834 after starting the period at $2,825. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $160,979 in 2021 to $196,690 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.5 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 60,582 to 62,054 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 56.1% of households rent today, against 53.8% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95051 in Santa Clara, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95051 covers Santa Clara, CA. The median rent here is $3,834/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,960/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($196,690/yr), ZIP 95051 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95051?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95051 (Santa Clara, CA) is $3,834. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95051's median rent of $3,834/mo is $1,869 (95%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95051 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95051 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #122 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,834/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $153,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,834/mo in ZIP 95051. The local median household income is $196,690/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95051?

Rent in ZIP 95051 has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95051 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,834/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($196,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95051 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.1% of ZIP 95051 households are renters, while 43.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95051 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95051 compare to the rest of Santa Clara?

ZIP 95051 is more affordable than Santa Clara overall. At $3,834/mo, it's $56 below the Santa Clara citywide median of $3,890/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95051 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,834/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 95051's median household income ($196,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95051 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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