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ZIP 95405

Pop. 22,744·Sonoma County·544th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,643/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$678
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ZIP 95405 · $2,643
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,380
2 BR
$3,120
3 BR
$4,290
4 BR+
$4,580
Research median
$3,120/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
$31,716/yr
At $2,643/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95405 (Santa Rosa, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,744
Median income
$118,299
Median age
45.5
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
17.9%
18.6%
27.1%
13.6%
22.7%
Under 1817.9%
18–3418.6%
35–5427.1%
55–6413.6%
65+22.7%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
18.2%
White73.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian2.9%
Other3%
Education (25+)
15.4%
29.5%
49.5%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+49.5%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95405 in Santa Rosa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,081 → $2,643
up 27.0%
Income
$99,978 → $118,299
up 18.3%
Population
23,176 → 22,744
down 1.9%
Renter share
43.2% → 36.5%
-6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47.4% → 49.5%
+2.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 95405 in Santa Rosa, CA stood at $2,081 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,643, reflecting a 27.0% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $118,299 today, compared with $99,978 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 23,176 residents to roughly 22,744. Renters now make up 36.5% of households, compared with 43.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.5% of adults here, versus 47.4% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95405 covers Santa Rosa, CA. The median rent here is $2,643/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($118,299/yr), ZIP 95405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95405 (Santa Rosa, CA) is $2,643. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95405's median rent of $2,643/mo is $678 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95405 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95405 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #544 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,643/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,643/mo in ZIP 95405. The local median household income is $118,299/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95405?

Rent in ZIP 95405 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95405 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,643/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($118,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95405 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 95405 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95405 compare to the rest of Santa Rosa?

ZIP 95405 is pricier than Santa Rosa as a whole. At $2,643/mo, it's $109 above the Santa Rosa citywide median of $2,534/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,643/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 95405's median household income ($118,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95405 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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