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ZIP 95602

Part of Auburn, CA
Pop. 19,701·Placer County·814th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,985/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.2%
vs US Median
+$20
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ZIP 95602 · $1,985
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,040/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
$23,820/yr
At $1,985/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateCA
CountyPlacer County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95602 (Auburn, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,701
Median income
$97,466
Median age
51.9
Renters
19.9%
Age distribution
14.4%
18.3%
21.3%
13.4%
32.6%
Under 1814.4%
18–3418.3%
35–5421.3%
55–6413.4%
65+32.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
80.9%
14.5%
White80.9%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian1.5%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
25.1%
36%
33.6%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
80.1%
19.9%
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95602 in Auburn, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,352 → $97,466
up 12.9%
Population
18,705 → 19,701
up 5.3%
Renter share
18.2% → 19.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 33.6%
-0.1 pts
Median age
53.9 → 51.9
-2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $97,466 today, compared with $86,352 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,705 to 19,701 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 19.9% of households rent today, against 18.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95602 covers Auburn, CA. The median rent here is $1,985/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($97,466/yr), ZIP 95602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95602 (Auburn, CA) is $1,985. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95602's median rent of $1,985/mo is $20 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95602 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #814 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,985/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,985/mo in ZIP 95602. The local median household income is $97,466/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95602?

Rent in ZIP 95602 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95602 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,985/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($97,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.9% of ZIP 95602 households are renters, while 80.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95602 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 95602 is more affordable than Auburn overall. At $1,985/mo, it's $105 below the Auburn citywide median of $2,090/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,985/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 95602's median household income ($97,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95602 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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