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ZIP 95603

Part of Auburn, CA
Pop. 28,432·Placer County·773rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,137/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$172
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ZIP 95603 · $2,137
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$1,910/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
$25,644/yr
At $2,137/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateCA
CountyPlacer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95603 (Auburn, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,432
Median income
$85,357
Median age
48.6
Renters
30.4%
Age distribution
18.1%
15.7%
23.2%
16.5%
26.5%
Under 1818.1%
18–3415.7%
35–5423.2%
55–6416.5%
65+26.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
15%
White79.4%
Black0.7%
Hispanic15%
Asian2.4%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
23%
36.3%
33.6%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma23%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
69.6%
30.4%
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95603 in Auburn, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,571 → $85,357
up 10.0%
Population
28,479 → 28,432
down 0.2%
Renter share
32.4% → 30.4%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 33.6%
+0.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,571 in 2021 to $85,357 more recently. About 30.4% of households rent today, against 32.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95603 covers Auburn, CA. The median rent here is $2,137/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($85,357/yr), ZIP 95603 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95603?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95603 (Auburn, CA) is $2,137. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95603's median rent of $2,137/mo is $172 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95603 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95603 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #773 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,137/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,137/mo in ZIP 95603. The local median household income is $85,357/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95603?

Rent in ZIP 95603 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95603 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,137/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($85,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95603 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of ZIP 95603 households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95603 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 95603 is pricier than Auburn as a whole. At $2,137/mo, it's $47 above the Auburn citywide median of $2,090/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95603 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,137/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 95603's median household income ($85,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95603 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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