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ZIP 95742

Pop. 17,768·Sacramento County·354th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,005/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,040
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ZIP 95742 · $3,005
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,620
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,380
3 BR
$4,500
4 BR+
$5,190
Research median
$3,380/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,060/yr
At $3,005/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95742 (Rancho Cordova, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,768
Median income
$155,855
Median age
37.2
Renters
13.4%
Age distribution
28.1%
18.3%
32.5%
Under 1828.1%
18–3418.3%
35–5432.5%
55–6410.4%
65+10.7%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
42%
14.6%
32.2%
White42%
Black6.7%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian32.2%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
14%
27.1%
53.7%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma14%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+53.7%
Housing tenure
86.6%
13.4%
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95742 in Rancho Cordova, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$141,629 → $155,855
up 10.0%
Population
13,955 → 17,768
up 27.3%
Renter share
14% → 13.4%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
46.7% → 53.7%
+7.0 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.2
+0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $141,629 to $155,855 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.0% shift. The population has grown by 27.3% since 2021, moving from about 13,955 residents to roughly 17,768. College-educated residents now make up 53.7% of adults here, versus 46.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95742 covers Rancho Cordova, CA. The median rent here is $3,005/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,380/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($155,855/yr), ZIP 95742 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95742?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95742 (Rancho Cordova, CA) is $3,005. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95742 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95742's median rent of $3,005/mo is $1,040 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95742 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95742 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #354 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,005/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95742?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,005/mo in ZIP 95742. The local median household income is $155,855/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95742?

Rent in ZIP 95742 has increased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 95742 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95742 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,005/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($155,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95742 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95742 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.4% of ZIP 95742 households are renters, while 86.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95742 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95742 compare to the rest of Rancho Cordova?

ZIP 95742 is pricier than Rancho Cordova as a whole. At $3,005/mo, it's $593 above the Rancho Cordova citywide median of $2,412/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95742 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95742 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,005/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 95742's median household income ($155,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95742 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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