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ZIP 95135

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 20,129·Santa Clara County·52nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,495/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$2,530
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 95135 · $4,495
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,060
1 BR
$3,490
2 BR
$4,040
3 BR
$5,240
4 BR+
$5,710
Research median
$4,040/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
$53,940/yr
At $4,495/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95135 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,129
Median income
$190,750
Median age
53.1
Renters
14.1%
Age distribution
17.2%
24.8%
14.8%
31.8%
Under 1817.2%
18–3411.5%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.8%
65+31.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
25.9%
58.8%
White25.9%
Black2.6%
Hispanic10%
Asian58.8%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
22.4%
64.3%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma7.9%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+64.3%
Housing tenure
85.9%
14.1%
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95135 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$178,977 → $190,750
up 6.6%
Population
22,010 → 20,129
down 8.5%
Renter share
14.5% → 14.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
65.9% → 64.3%
-1.6 pts
Median age
48 → 53.1
+5.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $178,977 in 2021 to $190,750 more recently. The population has contracted by 8.5% since 2021, moving from about 22,010 residents to roughly 20,129.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95135 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $4,495/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,040/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($190,750/yr), ZIP 95135 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95135?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95135 (San Jose, CA) is $4,495. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95135 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95135's median rent of $4,495/mo is $2,530 (129%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95135 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95135 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #52 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,495/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95135?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $180,000/year (~$87/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,495/mo in ZIP 95135. The local median household income is $190,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95135?

Rent in ZIP 95135 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95135 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95135 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,495/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($190,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95135 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95135 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of ZIP 95135 households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95135 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95135 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95135 is pricier than San Jose as a whole. At $4,495/mo, it's $1,016 above the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95135 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95135 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,495/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95135's median household income ($190,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95135 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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