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ZIP 95121

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 36,463·Santa Clara County·178th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,552/mo
Year-over-Year
+36.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$1,587
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ZIP 95121 · $3,552
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,690
1 BR
$3,070
2 BR
$3,580
3 BR
$4,730
4 BR+
$5,150
Research median
$3,580/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
$42,624/yr
At $3,552/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 36.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+36.6% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95121 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,463
Median income
$150,605
Median age
42.8
Renters
22.2%
Age distribution
17.5%
21.3%
28.5%
14.1%
18.7%
Under 1817.5%
18–3421.3%
35–5428.5%
55–6414.1%
65+18.7%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
25%
61.4%
White9.7%
Black2.3%
Hispanic25%
Asian61.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
21.3%
18.6%
25.6%
34.5%
No HS diploma21.3%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+34.5%
Housing tenure
77.8%
22.2%
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95121 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$117,991 → $150,605
up 27.6%
Population
37,663 → 36,463
down 3.2%
Renter share
25.7% → 22.2%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 34.5%
+0.7 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.8
+1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95121 in San Jose, CA now reports about $150,605, up from $117,991 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 37,663 residents to roughly 36,463. Renters now make up 22.2% of households, compared with 25.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95121 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,552/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,580/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($150,605/yr), ZIP 95121 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 36.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95121?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95121 (San Jose, CA) is $3,552. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95121 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95121's median rent of $3,552/mo is $1,587 (81%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95121 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95121 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #178 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,552/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95121?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $142,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,552/mo in ZIP 95121. The local median household income is $150,605/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95121?

Rent in ZIP 95121 has increased 36.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95121 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95121 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,552/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($150,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95121 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95121 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of ZIP 95121 households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95121 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95121 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95121 is pricier than San Jose as a whole. At $3,552/mo, it's $73 above the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95121 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95121 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,552/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95121's median household income ($150,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95121 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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