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ZIP 95136

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 48,056·Santa Clara County·191st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,475/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$1,510
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ZIP 95136 · $3,475
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,540
1 BR
$2,890
2 BR
$3,370
3 BR
$4,450
4 BR+
$4,850
Research median
$3,370/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
$41,700/yr
At $3,475/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95136 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,056
Median income
$142,433
Median age
37
Renters
41.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
25.1%
28.1%
14%
Under 1821.4%
18–3425.1%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.4%
65+14%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
31.3%
27.5%
34.6%
White31.3%
Black5.4%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian34.6%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
12.7%
14%
24.8%
48.6%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma14%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
58.9%
41.1%
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95136 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,675 → $3,475
up 29.9%
Income
$131,879 → $142,433
up 8.0%
Population
48,867 → 48,056
down 1.7%
Renter share
42.7% → 41.1%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 48.6%
+3.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 95136 in San Jose, CA stood at $2,675 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,475, reflecting a 29.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $131,879 in 2021 to $142,433 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 48,867 residents to roughly 48,056. Renters now make up 41.1% of households, compared with 42.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.6% of adults here, versus 44.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95136 in San Jose, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95136 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $3,475/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,370/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($142,433/yr), ZIP 95136 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95136?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95136 (San Jose, CA) is $3,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95136 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95136's median rent of $3,475/mo is $1,510 (77%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95136 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95136 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #191 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95136?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $139,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,475/mo in ZIP 95136. The local median household income is $142,433/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95136?

Rent in ZIP 95136 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95136 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95136 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,475/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($142,433/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95136 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95136 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.1% of ZIP 95136 households are renters, while 58.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95136 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95136 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95136 is more affordable than San Jose overall. At $3,475/mo, it's $4 below the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95136 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95136 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,475/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95136's median household income ($142,433/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95136 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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