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ZIP 95073

Part of Soquel, CA
Pop. 11,639·Santa Cruz County·112th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,863/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
+$1,898
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ZIP 95073 · $3,863
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,240
1 BR
$3,370
2 BR
$4,300
3 BR
$5,490
4 BR+
$5,770
Research median
$4,300/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$46,356/yr
At $3,863/mo median
Location
CitySoquel
StateCA
CountySanta Cruz County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95073 (Soquel, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,639
Median income
$118,169
Median age
43.1
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
21.3%
16.4%
26.6%
12.7%
23.1%
Under 1821.3%
18–3416.4%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.7%
65+23.1%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
16.9%
White82.4%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
19.9%
28.5%
48.4%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+48.4%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95073 in Soquel, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,508 → $118,169
up 12.0%
Population
11,359 → 11,639
up 2.5%
Renter share
24.7% → 26.7%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42.1% → 48.4%
+6.3 pts
Median age
42.5 → 43.1
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $118,169 today, compared with $105,508 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 11,359 residents to roughly 11,639. Renters now make up 26.7% of households, compared with 24.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.4% of adults here, versus 42.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 95073 covers Soquel, CA. The median rent here is $3,863/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,300/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($118,169/yr), ZIP 95073 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95073?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95073 (Soquel, CA) is $3,863. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95073's median rent of $3,863/mo is $1,898 (97%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95073 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95073 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #112 out of 898 ZIPs tracked at $3,863/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $155,000/year (~$75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,863/mo in ZIP 95073. The local median household income is $118,169/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95073?

Rent in ZIP 95073 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 95073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95073 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,863/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($118,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95073 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 95073 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95073 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95073 compare to the rest of Soquel?

ZIP 95073 sits right at the Soquel citywide median of $3,863/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95073 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,863/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 95073's median household income ($118,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95073 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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