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ZIP 95203

Part of Stockton, CA
Pop. 15,930·San Joaquin County·891st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,464/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$501
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ZIP 95203 · $1,464
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,310/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
$17,568/yr
At $1,464/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Joaquin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95203 (Stockton, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,930
Median income
$63,411
Median age
35.2
Renters
57%
Age distribution
23%
26.8%
26.2%
13.2%
Under 1823%
18–3426.8%
35–5426.2%
55–6410.7%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
22.1%
57.9%
White22.1%
Black12.1%
Hispanic57.9%
Asian10.4%
Education (25+)
28.7%
27.2%
24.5%
19.6%
No HS diploma28.7%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+19.6%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95203 in Stockton, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,044 → $63,411
up 32.0%
Population
16,255 → 15,930
down 2.0%
Renter share
61.9% → 57%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
14.4% → 19.6%
+5.2 pts
Median age
31.9 → 35.2
+3.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $48,044 to $63,411 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 16,255 to 15,930 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 57% of households rent today, against 61.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.4% to 19.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95203 covers Stockton, CA. The median rent here is $1,464/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($63,411/yr), ZIP 95203 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 95203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95203 (Stockton, CA) is $1,464. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95203's median rent of $1,464/mo is $501 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95203 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95203 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #891 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,464/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,464/mo in ZIP 95203. The local median household income is $63,411/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95203?

Rent in ZIP 95203 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95203 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,464/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($63,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 95203 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95203 compare to the rest of Stockton?

ZIP 95203 is more affordable than Stockton overall. At $1,464/mo, it's $525 below the Stockton citywide median of $1,989/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,464/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95203's median household income ($63,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95203 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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