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ZIP 95117

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 26,953·Santa Clara County·343rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$1,049
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ZIP 95117 · $3,011
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,670
2 BR
$3,120
3 BR
$4,120
4 BR+
$4,490
Research median
$3,120/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$36,132/yr
At $3,011/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.3% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95117 (San Jose, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,953
Median income
$116,348
Median age
37.2
Renters
64.4%
Age distribution
23.2%
23.5%
27.8%
12.6%
12.8%
Under 1823.2%
18–3423.5%
35–5427.8%
55–6412.6%
65+12.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
33.8%
30.5%
29.6%
White33.8%
Black4.8%
Hispanic30.5%
Asian29.6%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
12.6%
16.1%
24.5%
46.9%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+46.9%
Housing tenure
35.6%
64.4%
Owner35.6%
Renter64.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95117 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,323 → $3,011
up 29.6%
Income
$107,972 → $116,348
up 7.8%
Population
28,832 → 26,953
down 6.5%
Renter share
63.5% → 64.4%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
45.1% → 46.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
35.1 → 37.2
+2.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 95117 in San Jose, CA has increased by $688 per month, settling near $3,011 after starting the period at $2,323. Median household income grew from $107,972 to $116,348 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.8 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 28,832 to 26,953 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.5% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 95117 in San Jose, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 95117 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,011/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,120/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($116,348/yr), ZIP 95117 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95117?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95117 (San Jose, CA) is $3,011. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95117's median rent of $3,011/mo is $1,049 (53%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 95117 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95117 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #343 out of 897 ZIPs at $3,011/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,011/mo in ZIP 95117. The local median household income is $116,348/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95117?

Rent in ZIP 95117 has increased 13.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95117 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,011/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($116,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95117 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.4% of ZIP 95117 households are renters, while 35.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95117 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95117 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95117 is more affordable than San Jose overall. At $3,011/mo, it's $516 below the San Jose citywide median of $3,527/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95117 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,011/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 95117's median household income ($116,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95117 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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