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ZIP 95472

Pop. 28,747·Sonoma County·491st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,724/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$759
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 95472 · $2,724
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$2,010
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,630
4 BR+
$3,870
Research median
$2,640/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
$32,688/yr
At $2,724/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.8% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95472 (Sebastopol, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,747
Median income
$108,925
Median age
50.7
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
17.5%
13.1%
24.4%
14.4%
30.7%
Under 1817.5%
18–3413.1%
35–5424.4%
55–6414.4%
65+30.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
76%
13.3%
White76%
Black1.3%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian3.1%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
15.5%
29.2%
50.1%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95472 in Sebastopol, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,283 → $108,925
up 6.5%
Population
29,753 → 28,747
down 3.4%
Renter share
27.6% → 26.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 50.1%
+0.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $102,283 to $108,925 across the same window, up 6.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95472 in Sebastopol, CA losing about 1,006 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95472 covers Sebastopol, CA. The median rent here is $2,724/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($108,925/yr), ZIP 95472 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95472?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95472 (Sebastopol, CA) is $2,724. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95472 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95472's median rent of $2,724/mo is $759 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95472 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95472 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #491 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,724/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95472?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,724/mo in ZIP 95472. The local median household income is $108,925/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95472?

Rent in ZIP 95472 has decreased 12.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95472 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95472 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,724/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($108,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95472 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95472 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 95472 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95472 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95472 compare to the rest of Sebastopol?

ZIP 95472 sits right at the Sebastopol citywide median of $2,724/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95472 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95472 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,724/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 95472's median household income ($108,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95472 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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