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ZIP 95355

Part of Modesto, CA
Pop. 60,710·Stanislaus County·779th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,111/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$146
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ZIP 95355 · $2,111
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,100
Research median
$1,930/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
$25,332/yr
At $2,111/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyStanislaus County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95355 (Modesto, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,710
Median income
$86,849
Median age
37.6
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
23.2%
23.1%
26%
16.7%
Under 1823.2%
18–3423.1%
35–5426%
55–6411%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
52.4%
34.8%
White52.4%
Black4.3%
Hispanic34.8%
Asian8.4%
Education (25+)
25.1%
39.9%
24.3%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college39.9%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95355 in Modesto, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,720 → $2,111
up 22.7%
Income
$72,349 → $86,849
up 20.0%
Population
59,597 → 60,710
up 1.9%
Renter share
40% → 37.7%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.1% → 24.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.4 → 37.6
-0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 95355 in Modesto, CA paid around $1,720 a month. That figure now sits near $2,111, up 22.7% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $72,349 to $86,849 across the same window, up 20.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95355 in Modesto, CA adding about 1,113 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 40% to 37.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.1% to 24.3% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95355 in Modesto, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95355 covers Modesto, CA. The median rent here is $2,111/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($86,849/yr), ZIP 95355 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95355?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95355 (Modesto, CA) is $2,111. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95355 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95355's median rent of $2,111/mo is $146 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95355 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95355 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #779 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,111/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95355?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,111/mo in ZIP 95355. The local median household income is $86,849/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95355?

Rent in ZIP 95355 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95355 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95355 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,111/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($86,849/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95355 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95355 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 95355 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95355 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95355 compare to the rest of Modesto?

ZIP 95355 is pricier than Modesto as a whole. At $2,111/mo, it's $125 above the Modesto citywide median of $1,986/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95355 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95355 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,111/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 95355's median household income ($86,849/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95355 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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