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ZIP 95616

Part of Davis, CA
Pop. 53,630·Yolo County·555th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,634/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
+$669
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ZIP 95616 · $2,634
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,480
4 BR+
$3,790
Research median
$2,510/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
$31,608/yr
At $2,634/mo median
Location
CityDavis
StateCA
CountyYolo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95616 (Davis, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 77.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,630
Median income
$74,359
Median age
23
Renters
64.1%
Age distribution
57.9%
13.6%
12%
Under 1810.4%
18–3457.9%
35–5413.6%
55–646%
65+12%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.7%
14.7%
26.2%
White52.7%
Black2%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian26.2%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
14.2%
77.7%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma5.5%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+77.7%
Housing tenure
35.9%
64.1%
Owner35.9%
Renter64.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95616 in Davis, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,039 → $2,634
up 29.2%
Income
$66,205 → $74,359
up 12.3%
Population
52,779 → 53,630
up 1.6%
Renter share
63.5% → 64.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
76.7% → 77.7%
+1.0 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 95616 in Davis, CA has climbed by $595 per month, settling near $2,634 after starting the period at $2,039. Household income in the area moved from $66,205 to $74,359 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 52,779 to 53,630 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95616 in Davis, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95616 covers Davis, CA. The median rent here is $2,634/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($74,359/yr), ZIP 95616 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95616?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95616 (Davis, CA) is $2,634. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95616 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95616's median rent of $2,634/mo is $669 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95616 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95616 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #555 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,634/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95616?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,634/mo in ZIP 95616. The local median household income is $74,359/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95616?

Rent in ZIP 95616 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95616 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95616 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,634/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($74,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95616 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 95616 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.1% of ZIP 95616 households are renters, while 35.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 95616 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 95616 compare to the rest of Davis?

ZIP 95616 is more affordable than Davis overall. At $2,634/mo, it's $72 below the Davis citywide median of $2,706/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95616 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95616 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,634/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 95616's median household income ($74,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95616 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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