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ZIP 95341

Part of Merced, CA
Pop. 36,385·Merced County·858th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,802/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.1%
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$163
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ZIP 95341 · $1,802
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,450/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
$21,624/yr
At $1,802/mo median
Location
CityMerced
StateCA
CountyMerced County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.1% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95341 (Merced, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,385
Median income
$57,342
Median age
26.6
Renters
61.5%
Age distribution
36.4%
25.2%
23.3%
Under 1836.4%
18–3425.2%
35–5423.3%
55–646.9%
65+8.2%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
19.8%
75.7%
White19.8%
Black4.2%
Hispanic75.7%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
39.1%
26.6%
25%
No HS diploma39.1%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+9.3%
Housing tenure
38.5%
61.5%
Owner38.5%
Renter61.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95341 in Merced, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,760 → $57,342
up 22.6%
Population
34,045 → 36,385
up 6.9%
Renter share
58.6% → 61.5%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
6.9% → 9.3%
+2.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,760 in 2021 to $57,342 more recently. The population has grown by 6.9% since 2021, moving from about 34,045 residents to roughly 36,385. Renters now make up 61.5% of households, compared with 58.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 9.3% of adults here, versus 6.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95341 covers Merced, CA. The median rent here is $1,802/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($57,342/yr), ZIP 95341 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95341?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95341 (Merced, CA) is $1,802. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95341 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95341's median rent of $1,802/mo is $163 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95341 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95341 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #858 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,802/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95341?

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 $1,802/mo in ZIP 95341. The local median household income is $57,342/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95341?

Rent in ZIP 95341 has decreased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95341 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95341 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,802/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($57,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95341 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95341 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.5% of ZIP 95341 households are renters, while 38.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95341 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95341 compare to the rest of Merced?

ZIP 95341 is more affordable than Merced overall. At $1,802/mo, it's $162 below the Merced citywide median of $1,964/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95341 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95341 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,802/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 95341's median household income ($57,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95341 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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