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ZIP 95129

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 41,321·Santa Clara County·165th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,560/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.9%
vs US Median
+$1,609
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95129 · $3,560
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$42,720/yr
At $3,560/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95129 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 73.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,321
Median income
$195,708
Median age
40.9
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
24.2%
18.1%
30.5%
13.1%
14.1%
Under 1824.2%
18–3418.1%
35–5430.5%
55–6413.1%
65+14.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
18.2%
64.9%
White18.2%
Black2.2%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian64.9%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
13.8%
73.1%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma8.4%
Some college13.8%
Bachelor's+73.1%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95129 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,058 → $3,560
up 16.4%
Income
$163,245 → $195,708
up 19.9%
Population
39,318 → 41,321
up 5.1%
Renter share
39.7% → 41.4%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
72.1% → 73.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
42 → 40.9
-1.1 yrs

Rent in ZIP 95129 in San Jose, CA has climbed 16.4% since 2021, going from about $3,058 per month to roughly $3,560 today. Household income in the area moved from $163,245 to $195,708 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,318 to 41,321 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 41.4% of households rent today, against 39.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95129 in San Jose, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 95129 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,560/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,580/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($195,708/yr), ZIP 95129 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95129?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95129 (San Jose, CA) is $3,560. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95129 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95129's median rent of $3,560/mo is $1,609 (82%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 95129 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95129 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #165 out of 898 ZIPs tracked at $3,560/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95129?

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 $3,560/mo in ZIP 95129. The local median household income is $195,708/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95129?

Rent in ZIP 95129 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95129 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95129 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,560/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($195,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95129 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95129 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 95129 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95129 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95129 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95129 is pricier than San Jose as a whole. At $3,560/mo, it's $147 above the San Jose citywide median of $3,413/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95129 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95129 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,560/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 95129's median household income ($195,708/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95129 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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