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ZIP 95124

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 52,096·Santa Clara County·56th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,447/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$2,482
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ZIP 95124 · $4,447
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,760
1 BR
$3,140
2 BR
$3,670
3 BR
$4,850
4 BR+
$5,280
Research median
$3,670/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
$53,364/yr
At $4,447/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.5% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95124 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,096
Median income
$185,926
Median age
39.7
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
26%
16.4%
32.2%
13.1%
12.3%
Under 1826%
18–3416.4%
35–5432.2%
55–6413.1%
65+12.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
49%
15.6%
28.9%
White49%
Black1.2%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian28.9%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
13%
20.7%
61.5%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma13%
Some college20.7%
Bachelor's+61.5%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95124 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,175 → $4,447
up 40.1%
Income
$165,344 → $185,926
up 12.4%
Population
52,442 → 52,096
down 0.7%
Renter share
27.3% → 29.1%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
58.9% → 61.5%
+2.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 95124 in San Jose, CA paid around $3,175 a month. That figure now sits near $4,447, up 40.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95124 in San Jose, CA now reports about $185,926, up from $165,344 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 27.3% to 29.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 58.9% to 61.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 95124 in San Jose, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95124 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $4,447/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,670/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($185,926/yr), ZIP 95124 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95124?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95124 (San Jose, CA) is $4,447. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95124 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95124's median rent of $4,447/mo is $2,482 (126%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95124 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95124 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #56 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,447/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95124?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $178,000/year (~$86/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,447/mo in ZIP 95124. The local median household income is $185,926/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95124?

Rent in ZIP 95124 has increased 18.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95124 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95124 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,447/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($185,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95124 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95124 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 95124 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95124 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95124 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95124 is pricier than San Jose as a whole. At $4,447/mo, it's $968 above the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95124 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95124 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,447/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95124's median household income ($185,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95124 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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