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ZIP 95688

Pop. 40,201·Solano County·579th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,593/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$628
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ZIP 95688 · $2,593
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,210/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
$31,116/yr
At $2,593/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySolano County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95688 (Vacaville, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,201
Median income
$118,186
Median age
39
Renters
29.3%
Age distribution
24%
20.7%
25.3%
13.2%
16.9%
Under 1824%
18–3420.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6413.2%
65+16.9%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
25.7%
White59.6%
Black4.2%
Hispanic25.7%
Asian12%
Education (25+)
21.3%
36.3%
34.2%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
70.7%
29.3%
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95688 in Vacaville, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,045 → $2,593
up 26.8%
Income
$106,575 → $118,186
up 10.9%
Population
39,967 → 40,201
up 0.6%
Renter share
30.3% → 29.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 34.2%
+2.9 pts

The median rent in ZIP 95688 in Vacaville, CA stood at $2,045 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,593, reflecting a 26.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $106,575 to $118,186 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 34.2% of adults here, versus 31.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 95688 in Vacaville, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95688 covers Vacaville, CA. The median rent here is $2,593/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($118,186/yr), ZIP 95688 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95688?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95688 (Vacaville, CA) is $2,593. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95688 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95688's median rent of $2,593/mo is $628 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95688 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95688 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #579 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,593/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95688?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,593/mo in ZIP 95688. The local median household income is $118,186/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95688?

Rent in ZIP 95688 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95688 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95688 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,593/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($118,186/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95688 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95688 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.3% of ZIP 95688 households are renters, while 70.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95688 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95688 compare to the rest of Vacaville?

ZIP 95688 is pricier than Vacaville as a whole. At $2,593/mo, it's $31 above the Vacaville citywide median of $2,562/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95688 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95688 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,593/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 95688's median household income ($118,186/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95688 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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