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ZIP 95148

Part of San Jose, CA
Pop. 44,995·Santa Clara County·84th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,174/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$2,209
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ZIP 95148 · $4,174
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,050
1 BR
$3,470
2 BR
$4,050
3 BR
$5,350
4 BR+
$5,830
Research median
$4,050/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
$50,088/yr
At $4,174/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95148 (San Jose, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,995
Median income
$167,257
Median age
41.1
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
19.9%
21.2%
28.6%
12.6%
17.8%
Under 1819.9%
18–3421.2%
35–5428.6%
55–6412.6%
65+17.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
22.3%
64.5%
White11.5%
Black2.6%
Hispanic22.3%
Asian64.5%
Education (25+)
16.6%
17.2%
25.3%
40.9%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95148 in San Jose, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$153,433 → $167,257
up 9.0%
Population
47,305 → 44,995
down 4.9%
Renter share
21.1% → 20.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 40.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
39.8 → 41.1
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $153,433 to $167,257 across the same window, up 9.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95148 in San Jose, CA losing about 2,310 residents over the five-year window, down 4.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95148 covers San Jose, CA. The median rent here is $4,174/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,050/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($167,257/yr), ZIP 95148 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95148?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95148 (San Jose, CA) is $4,174. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95148 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95148's median rent of $4,174/mo is $2,209 (112%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95148 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95148 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #84 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,174/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95148?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $167,000/year (~$80/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,174/mo in ZIP 95148. The local median household income is $167,257/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95148?

Rent in ZIP 95148 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95148 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95148 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,174/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($167,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95148 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95148 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 95148 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95148 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95148 compare to the rest of San Jose?

ZIP 95148 is pricier than San Jose as a whole. At $4,174/mo, it's $695 above the San Jose citywide median of $3,479/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95148 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95148 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $4,174/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 95148's median household income ($167,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95148 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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