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ZIP 95409

Pop. 25,616·Sonoma County·598th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,540/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
+$575
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ZIP 95409 · $2,540
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$3,240
3 BR
$4,450
4 BR+
$4,750
Research median
$3,240/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
$30,480/yr
At $2,540/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95409 (Santa Rosa, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,616
Median income
$107,867
Median age
52.7
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
16.1%
14.4%
21.8%
13.5%
34.2%
Under 1816.1%
18–3414.4%
35–5421.8%
55–6413.5%
65+34.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.2%
18.5%
White73.2%
Black0.6%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian5.2%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
14%
31.3%
49.9%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma14%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+49.9%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95409 in Santa Rosa, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,614 → $107,867
up 26.0%
Population
26,179 → 25,616
down 2.2%
Renter share
35% → 30.3%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 49.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
52.2 → 52.7
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 95409 in Santa Rosa, CA now reports about $107,867, up from $85,614 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,179 to 25,616 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 30.3% of households rent today, against 35% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95409 covers Santa Rosa, CA. The median rent here is $2,540/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,240/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($107,867/yr), ZIP 95409 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95409?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95409 (Santa Rosa, CA) is $2,540. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95409 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95409's median rent of $2,540/mo is $575 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95409 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95409 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #598 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,540/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95409?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,540/mo in ZIP 95409. The local median household income is $107,867/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95409?

Rent in ZIP 95409 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95409 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95409 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,540/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($107,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95409 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95409 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of ZIP 95409 households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95409 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95409 compare to the rest of Santa Rosa?

ZIP 95409 is pricier than Santa Rosa as a whole. At $2,540/mo, it's $6 above the Santa Rosa citywide median of $2,534/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95409 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95409 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,540/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95409's median household income ($107,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95409 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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