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ZIP 95054

Pop. 25,704·Santa Clara County·86th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,135/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$2,170
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ZIP 95054 · $4,135
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,330
1 BR
$3,790
2 BR
$4,430
3 BR
$5,850
4 BR+
$6,370
Research median
$4,430/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$49,620/yr
At $4,135/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95054 (Santa Clara, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,704
Median income
$207,895
Median age
34.2
Renters
67.4%
Age distribution
18%
34.7%
29%
Under 1818%
18–3434.7%
35–5429%
55–649.1%
65+9.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
20%
14.7%
60.8%
White20%
Black2.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian60.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.1%
68.6%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma9.3%
Some college16.1%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
32.6%
67.4%
Owner32.6%
Renter67.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95054 in Santa Clara, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,999 → $4,135
up 37.9%
Income
$171,799 → $207,895
up 21.0%
Population
24,404 → 25,704
up 5.3%
Renter share
60.3% → 67.4%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
65.9% → 68.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
33.3 → 34.2
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 95054 in Santa Clara, CA has shifted from $2,999 to $4,135, up 37.9% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95054 in Santa Clara, CA now reports about $207,895, up from $171,799 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95054 in Santa Clara, CA adding about 1,300 residents over the five-year window, up 5.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 60.3% to 67.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 65.9% to 68.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 95054 in Santa Clara, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95054 covers Santa Clara, CA. The median rent here is $4,135/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,430/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($207,895/yr), ZIP 95054 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95054?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95054 (Santa Clara, CA) is $4,135. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95054 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95054's median rent of $4,135/mo is $2,170 (110%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95054 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95054 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #86 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,135/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95054?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $165,000/year (~$79/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,135/mo in ZIP 95054. The local median household income is $207,895/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95054?

Rent in ZIP 95054 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95054 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95054 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,135/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($207,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95054 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95054 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.4% of ZIP 95054 households are renters, while 32.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95054 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95054 compare to the rest of Santa Clara?

ZIP 95054 is pricier than Santa Clara as a whole. At $4,135/mo, it's $245 above the Santa Clara citywide median of $3,890/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95054 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95054 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,135/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 95054's median household income ($207,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95054 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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