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ZIP 95122

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 50,775·Santa Clara County·289th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$1,207
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ZIP 95122 · $3,169
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,410
2 BR
$2,820
3 BR
$3,730
4 BR+
$4,060
Research median
$2,820/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
$38,028/yr
At $3,169/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95122 (San Jose, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,775
Median income
$103,549
Median age
37
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
22.8%
24.6%
26.3%
12.3%
14%
Under 1822.8%
18–3424.6%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.3%
65+14%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
57%
35.1%
White5.1%
Black2%
Hispanic57%
Asian35.1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
34.9%
25.4%
20.8%
19%
No HS diploma34.9%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college20.8%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95122 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,984 → $103,549
up 13.8%
Population
54,100 → 50,775
down 6.1%
Renter share
49.7% → 46.6%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 19%
+2.4 pts
Median age
35.2 → 37
+1.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $90,984 to $103,549 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.8% shift. The population has contracted by 6.1% since 2021, moving from about 54,100 residents to roughly 50,775. Renters now make up 46.6% of households, compared with 49.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19% of adults here, versus 16.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 95122 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,169/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($103,549/yr), ZIP 95122 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95122?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95122 (San Jose, CA) is $3,169. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95122's median rent of $3,169/mo is $1,207 (62%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 95122 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #289 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $3,169/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,169/mo in ZIP 95122. The local median household income is $103,549/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95122?

Rent in ZIP 95122 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95122 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,169/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($103,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95122 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of ZIP 95122 households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95122 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95122 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95122 is more affordable than San Jose overall. At $3,169/mo, it's $358 below the San Jose citywide median of $3,527/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95122 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,169/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 95122's median household income ($103,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95122 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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