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ZIP 95134

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 30,471·Santa Clara County·139th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$1,753
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ZIP 95134 · $3,718
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,570
1 BR
$4,060
2 BR
$4,740
3 BR
$6,260
4 BR+
$6,820
Research median
$4,740/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
$44,616/yr
At $3,718/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95134 (San Jose, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,471
Median income
$203,649
Median age
31.3
Renters
86.2%
Age distribution
13.4%
51.8%
25%
Under 1813.4%
18–3451.8%
35–5425%
55–646.4%
65+3.4%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
17.4%
14.7%
64%
White17.4%
Black2.8%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian64%
Other1%
Education (25+)
76.4%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma9.1%
Some college11.3%
Bachelor's+76.4%
Housing tenure
13.8%
86.2%
Owner13.8%
Renter86.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95134 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,628 → $3,718
up 41.5%
Income
$166,828 → $203,649
up 22.1%
Population
31,172 → 30,471
down 2.2%
Renter share
86.6% → 86.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
76.6% → 76.4%
-0.2 pts
Median age
30.7 → 31.3
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 95134 in San Jose, CA has shifted from $2,628 to $3,718, up 41.5% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $203,649 today, compared with $166,828 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95134 in San Jose, CA losing about 701 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95134 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,718/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $4,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,740/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($203,649/yr), ZIP 95134 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95134 (San Jose, CA) is $3,718. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95134's median rent of $3,718/mo is $1,753 (89%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95134 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95134 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #139 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,718/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $149,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,718/mo in ZIP 95134. The local median household income is $203,649/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95134?

Rent in ZIP 95134 has increased 13.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95134 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,718/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($203,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95134 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86.2% of ZIP 95134 households are renters, while 13.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95134 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95134 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95134 is pricier than San Jose as a whole. At $3,718/mo, it's $239 above the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,718/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 95134's median household income ($203,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95134 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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