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ZIP 95403

Pop. 45,806·Sonoma County·443rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,811/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$846
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 95403 · $2,811
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,910
3 BR
$4,000
4 BR+
$4,270
Research median
$2,910/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
$33,732/yr
At $2,811/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95403 (Santa Rosa, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,806
Median income
$98,191
Median age
40.2
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
21.7%
21.2%
26.8%
12.7%
17.6%
Under 1821.7%
18–3421.2%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.7%
65+17.6%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
52%
37.8%
White52%
Black2.3%
Hispanic37.8%
Asian6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
12.2%
23.1%
35.3%
29.3%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95403 in Santa Rosa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,338 → $2,811
up 20.2%
Income
$84,517 → $98,191
up 16.2%
Population
46,463 → 45,806
down 1.4%
Renter share
45.7% → 45.2%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 29.3%
+5.0 pts
Median age
37.9 → 40.2
+2.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 95403 in Santa Rosa, CA has climbed 20.2% since 2021, going from about $2,338 per month to roughly $2,811 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $84,517 in 2021 to $98,191 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,463 to 45,806 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.3% to 29.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 95403 in Santa Rosa, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95403 covers Santa Rosa, CA. The median rent here is $2,811/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($98,191/yr), ZIP 95403 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95403?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95403 (Santa Rosa, CA) is $2,811. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95403's median rent of $2,811/mo is $846 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95403 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95403 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #443 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,811/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,811/mo in ZIP 95403. The local median household income is $98,191/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95403?

Rent in ZIP 95403 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95403 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,811/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($98,191/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95403 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of ZIP 95403 households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95403 compare to the rest of Santa Rosa?

ZIP 95403 is pricier than Santa Rosa as a whole. At $2,811/mo, it's $277 above the Santa Rosa citywide median of $2,534/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95403 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,811/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 95403's median household income ($98,191/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95403 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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