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ZIP 95301

Part of Atwater, CA
Pop. 43,009·Merced County·877th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,649/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
-$316
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 95301 · $1,649
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,550/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
$19,788/yr
At $1,649/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMerced 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, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95301 (Atwater, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,009
Median income
$68,349
Median age
33.5
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
28.4%
23.6%
25.3%
Under 1828.4%
18–3423.6%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.7%
65+12%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
38%
55.6%
White38%
Black3.6%
Hispanic55.6%
Asian7.5%
Education (25+)
25.9%
30.7%
28.7%
14.7%
No HS diploma25.9%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+14.7%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95301 in Atwater, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,856 → $68,349
up 10.5%
Population
41,015 → 43,009
up 4.9%
Renter share
43.2% → 43.4%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 14.7%
-1.4 pts
Median age
34.8 → 33.5
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $68,349 today, compared with $61,856 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 95301 in Atwater, CA adding about 1,994 residents over the five-year window, up 4.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95301 covers Atwater, CA. The median rent here is $1,649/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($68,349/yr), ZIP 95301 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 95301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95301 (Atwater, CA) is $1,649. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95301's median rent of $1,649/mo is $316 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95301 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #877 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,649/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,649/mo in ZIP 95301. The local median household income is $68,349/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95301?

Rent in ZIP 95301 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95301 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,649/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($68,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 95301 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95301 compare to the rest of Atwater?

ZIP 95301 sits right at the Atwater citywide median of $1,649/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,649/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95301's median household income ($68,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95301 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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