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ZIP 95519

Pop. 18,728·Humboldt County·879th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,622/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.2%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$343
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ZIP 95519 · $1,622
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,780
Research median
$1,660/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
$19,464/yr
At $1,622/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyHumboldt 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 (+12.2% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95519 (McKinleyville, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,728
Median income
$73,280
Median age
41.7
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
21.5%
18.7%
28.4%
20.2%
Under 1821.5%
18–3418.7%
35–5428.4%
55–6411.1%
65+20.2%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
White75.2%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian2.3%
Other11.7%
Education (25+)
18.9%
36.3%
39.1%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+39.1%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95519 in McKinleyville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,077 → $73,280
up 20.0%
Population
18,467 → 18,728
up 1.4%
Renter share
33.4% → 35.8%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36.4% → 39.1%
+2.7 pts
Median age
39 → 41.7
+2.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,077 to $73,280 across the same window, up 20.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,467 to 18,728 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 35.8% of households rent today, against 33.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.4% to 39.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95519 covers McKinleyville, CA. The median rent here is $1,622/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($73,280/yr), ZIP 95519 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95519?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95519 (McKinleyville, CA) is $1,622. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95519 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95519's median rent of $1,622/mo is $343 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95519 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95519 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #879 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,622/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95519?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,622/mo in ZIP 95519. The local median household income is $73,280/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95519?

Rent in ZIP 95519 has increased 12.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95519 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95519 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,622/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($73,280/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95519 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95519 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 95519 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95519 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95519 compare to the rest of McKinleyville?

ZIP 95519 is pricier than McKinleyville as a whole. At $1,622/mo, it's $15 above the McKinleyville citywide median of $1,607/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95519 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95519 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,622/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 95519's median household income ($73,280/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95519 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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