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ZIP 95212

Part of Stockton, CA
Pop. 28,437·San Joaquin County·389th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,889/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$924
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95212 · $2,889
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,370
4 BR+
$4,060
Research median
$2,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$34,668/yr
At $2,889/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Joaquin County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95212 (Stockton, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,437
Median income
$111,720
Median age
38.8
Renters
22.2%
Age distribution
23.8%
20.9%
27.6%
14%
13.6%
Under 1823.8%
18–3420.9%
35–5427.6%
55–6414%
65+13.6%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
20.4%
22.9%
46.2%
White20.4%
Black6.2%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian46.2%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
14.2%
27.5%
29.4%
28.8%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
77.8%
22.2%
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95212 in Stockton, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,917 → $111,720
up 12.9%
Population
28,561 → 28,437
down 0.4%
Renter share
28.6% → 22.2%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 28.8%
-0.3 pts
Median age
38.1 → 38.8
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $98,917 to $111,720 across the same window, up 12.9% versus 2021. Renters now make up 22.2% of households, compared with 28.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 95212 covers Stockton, CA. The median rent here is $2,889/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($111,720/yr), ZIP 95212 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 95212?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95212 (Stockton, CA) is $2,889. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95212's median rent of $2,889/mo is $924 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95212 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95212 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #389 out of 898 ZIPs at $2,889/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,889/mo in ZIP 95212. The local median household income is $111,720/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95212?

Rent in ZIP 95212 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 95212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95212 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,889/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($111,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95212 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.2% of ZIP 95212 households are renters, while 77.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95212 compare to the rest of Stockton?

ZIP 95212 is pricier than Stockton as a whole. At $2,889/mo, it's $900 above the Stockton citywide median of $1,989/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95212 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,889/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 95212's median household income ($111,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95212 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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