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ZIP 95401

Pop. 36,861·Sonoma County·707th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,330/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$365
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ZIP 95401 · $2,330
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,840
3 BR
$3,900
4 BR+
$4,170
Research median
$2,840/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
$27,960/yr
At $2,330/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95401 (Santa Rosa, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,861
Median income
$93,615
Median age
39.2
Renters
46.1%
Age distribution
20.3%
22.9%
27.6%
17.3%
Under 1820.3%
18–3422.9%
35–5427.6%
55–6412%
65+17.3%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
49.2%
43.9%
White49.2%
Black1.6%
Hispanic43.9%
Asian4.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
21.4%
21.4%
29.8%
27.4%
No HS diploma21.4%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
53.9%
46.1%
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95401 in Santa Rosa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,927 → $2,330
up 20.9%
Income
$82,414 → $93,615
up 13.6%
Population
36,820 → 36,861
up 0.1%
Renter share
44.4% → 46.1%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 27.4%
-0.7 pts
Median age
39.8 → 39.2
-0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 95401 in Santa Rosa, CA has shifted from $1,927 to $2,330, up 20.9% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $82,414 to $93,615 across the same window, up 13.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 44.4% to 46.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95401 in Santa Rosa, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95401 covers Santa Rosa, CA. The median rent here is $2,330/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,840/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($93,615/yr), ZIP 95401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95401 (Santa Rosa, CA) is $2,330. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95401's median rent of $2,330/mo is $365 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95401 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #707 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,330/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,330/mo in ZIP 95401. The local median household income is $93,615/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95401?

Rent in ZIP 95401 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95401 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,330/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($93,615/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.1% of ZIP 95401 households are renters, while 53.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95401 compare to the rest of Santa Rosa?

ZIP 95401 is more affordable than Santa Rosa overall. At $2,330/mo, it's $204 below the Santa Rosa citywide median of $2,534/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,330/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 95401's median household income ($93,615/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95401 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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