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ZIP 95206

Part of Stockton, CA
Pop. 68,558·San Joaquin County·563rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,615/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$650
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 95206 · $2,615
More expensive than 82% 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
$31,380/yr
At $2,615/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, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95206 (Stockton, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,558
Median income
$83,432
Median age
31.4
Renters
39.7%
Age distribution
28%
26.5%
26.9%
Under 1828%
18–3426.5%
35–5426.9%
55–649.5%
65+9.1%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
13.7%
60.1%
18.3%
White13.7%
Black11.5%
Hispanic60.1%
Asian18.3%
Education (25+)
32.3%
31.3%
24.4%
No HS diploma32.3%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+12%
Housing tenure
60.3%
39.7%
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95206 in Stockton, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,893 → $83,432
up 39.3%
Population
65,966 → 68,558
up 3.9%
Renter share
43.4% → 39.7%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
10.1% → 12%
+1.9 pts
Median age
30.9 → 31.4
+0.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $59,893 to $83,432 between 2021 and 2024, a 39.3% shift. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 65,966 residents to roughly 68,558. Renters now make up 39.7% of households, compared with 43.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95206 covers Stockton, CA. The median rent here is $2,615/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 38% of local median household income ($83,432/yr), ZIP 95206 ranks as moderate 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 95206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95206 (Stockton, CA) is $2,615. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95206's median rent of $2,615/mo is $650 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95206 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95206 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #563 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,615/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,615/mo in ZIP 95206. The local median household income is $83,432/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95206?

Rent in ZIP 95206 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95206 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,615/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($83,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95206 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.7% of ZIP 95206 households are renters, while 60.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95206 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95206 compare to the rest of Stockton?

ZIP 95206 is pricier than Stockton as a whole. At $2,615/mo, it's $626 above the Stockton citywide median of $1,989/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,615/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 95206's median household income ($83,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95206 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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