ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 95111

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 57,202·Santa Clara County·195th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,459/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
+$1,494
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95111 · $3,459
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,190
2 BR
$2,540
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,540/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$41,508/yr
At $3,459/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95111 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,202
Median income
$101,435
Median age
37.8
Renters
40.1%
Age distribution
22.1%
24.9%
26.8%
12.5%
13.7%
Under 1822.1%
18–3424.9%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.5%
65+13.7%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
49.5%
38%
White11.6%
Black3.6%
Hispanic49.5%
Asian38%
Education (25+)
27.5%
24.7%
24.2%
23.5%
No HS diploma27.5%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+23.5%
Housing tenure
59.9%
40.1%
Owner59.9%
Renter40.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95111 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,166 → $101,435
up 25.0%
Population
60,687 → 57,202
down 5.7%
Renter share
41.5% → 40.1%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 23.5%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.8
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $101,435 today, compared with $81,166 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 60,687 to 57,202 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.5% to 23.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95111 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,459/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($101,435/yr), ZIP 95111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95111 (San Jose, CA) is $3,459. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95111's median rent of $3,459/mo is $1,494 (76%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95111 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95111 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #195 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,459/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $138,000/year (~$66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,459/mo in ZIP 95111. The local median household income is $101,435/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95111?

Rent in ZIP 95111 has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95111 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,459/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($101,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95111 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 95111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.1% of ZIP 95111 households are renters, while 59.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95111 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95111 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95111 is more affordable than San Jose overall. At $3,459/mo, it's $20 below the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $3,459/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 95111's median household income ($101,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95111 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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