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ZIP 95204

Part of Stockton, CA
Pop. 31,035·San Joaquin County·856th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,810/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$155
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95204 · $1,810
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,530/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
$21,720/yr
At $1,810/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Joaquin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95204 (Stockton, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,035
Median income
$75,548
Median age
36.7
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
22.7%
25.1%
24.9%
16.6%
Under 1822.7%
18–3425.1%
35–5424.9%
55–6410.7%
65+16.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
35.3%
51.4%
White35.3%
Black5.9%
Hispanic51.4%
Asian9.6%
Education (25+)
16.5%
30.9%
32.1%
20.6%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95204 in Stockton, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,366 → $75,548
up 21.1%
Population
30,135 → 31,035
up 3.0%
Renter share
41.9% → 40.6%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 20.6%
+2.1 pts
Median age
35 → 36.7
+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95204 in Stockton, CA now reports about $75,548, up from $62,366 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95204 in Stockton, CA adding about 900 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.5% to 20.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95204 covers Stockton, CA. The median rent here is $1,810/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($75,548/yr), ZIP 95204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95204 (Stockton, CA) is $1,810. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95204's median rent of $1,810/mo is $155 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95204 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #856 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,810/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,810/mo in ZIP 95204. The local median household income is $75,548/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95204?

Rent in ZIP 95204 has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95204 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,810/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($75,548/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 95204 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95204 compare to the rest of Stockton?

ZIP 95204 is more affordable than Stockton overall. At $1,810/mo, it's $179 below the Stockton citywide median of $1,989/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,810/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95204's median household income ($75,548/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95204 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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