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ZIP 95126

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 38,327·Santa Clara County·246th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,283/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$1,318
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ZIP 95126 · $3,283
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,560
1 BR
$2,910
2 BR
$3,400
3 BR
$4,490
4 BR+
$4,890
Research median
$3,400/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
$39,396/yr
At $3,283/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95126 (San Jose, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,327
Median income
$128,983
Median age
34.9
Renters
67.1%
Age distribution
17.3%
32.9%
28.8%
Under 1817.3%
18–3432.9%
35–5428.8%
55–6410.7%
65+10.4%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
34.3%
38.2%
20.5%
White34.3%
Black5.3%
Hispanic38.2%
Asian20.5%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
14.4%
20.5%
54.3%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+54.3%
Housing tenure
32.9%
67.1%
Owner32.9%
Renter67.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95126 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,450 → $3,283
up 34.0%
Income
$116,063 → $128,983
up 11.1%
Population
36,457 → 38,327
up 5.1%
Renter share
65% → 67.1%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 54.3%
-0.2 pts
Median age
35.4 → 34.9
-0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 95126 in San Jose, CA has increased from $2,450 to $3,283, a 34.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $116,063 to $128,983 across the same window, up 11.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 36,457 residents to roughly 38,327. Renters now make up 67.1% of households, compared with 65% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95126 in San Jose, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95126 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,283/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,400/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($128,983/yr), ZIP 95126 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95126?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95126 (San Jose, CA) is $3,283. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95126 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95126's median rent of $3,283/mo is $1,318 (67%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95126 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95126 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #246 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,283/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95126?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,283/mo in ZIP 95126. The local median household income is $128,983/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95126?

Rent in ZIP 95126 has increased 15.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95126 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95126 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,283/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($128,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95126 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95126 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.1% of ZIP 95126 households are renters, while 32.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95126 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95126 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95126 is more affordable than San Jose overall. At $3,283/mo, it's $196 below the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95126 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95126 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,283/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 95126's median household income ($128,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95126 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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