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ZIP 95969

Part of Paradise, CA
Pop. 8,339·Butte County·898th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,409/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.9%
Month-over-Month
-9.7%
vs US Median
-$556
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95969 · $1,409
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,440/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
$16,908/yr
At $1,409/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyButte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.9% YoY, -9.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95969 (Paradise, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,339
Median income
$69,067
Median age
57.7
Renters
23.3%
Age distribution
14.5%
14%
15.6%
16%
39.9%
Under 1814.5%
18–3414%
35–5415.6%
55–6416%
65+39.9%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
White82.8%
Black0.7%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian1.3%
Other5%
Education (25+)
21.8%
42.3%
31.2%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college42.3%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
76.7%
23.3%
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95969 in Paradise, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,310 → $69,067
up 29.6%
Population
9,032 → 8,339
down 7.7%
Renter share
25.5% → 23.3%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 31.2%
+5.5 pts
Median age
56.5 → 57.7
+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,310 to $69,067 across the same window, up 29.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,032 to 8,339 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 23.3% of households rent today, against 25.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.7% to 31.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95969 covers Paradise, CA. The median rent here is $1,409/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($69,067/yr), ZIP 95969 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95969?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95969 (Paradise, CA) is $1,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95969 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95969's median rent of $1,409/mo is $556 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95969 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95969 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #898 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95969?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,409/mo in ZIP 95969. The local median household income is $69,067/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95969?

Rent in ZIP 95969 has decreased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95969 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95969 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,409/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($69,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95969 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95969 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.3% of ZIP 95969 households are renters, while 76.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95969 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95969 compare to the rest of Paradise?

ZIP 95969 sits right at the Paradise citywide median of $1,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95969 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95969 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,409/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 95969's median household income ($69,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95969 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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