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ZIP 95973

Part of Chico, CA
Pop. 39,031·Butte County·872nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,665/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$300
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95973 · $1,665
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$3,040
Research median
$1,810/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
$19,980/yr
At $1,665/mo median
Location
CityChico
StateCA
CountyButte County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95973 (Chico, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,031
Median income
$92,813
Median age
37.6
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
22.8%
23.7%
25.8%
16.4%
Under 1822.8%
18–3423.7%
35–5425.8%
55–6411.2%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
19.7%
White69.7%
Black1.7%
Hispanic19.7%
Asian5.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
18.9%
34.1%
41.8%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95973 in Chico, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,249 → $92,813
up 15.7%
Population
38,490 → 39,031
up 1.4%
Renter share
38.4% → 37.9%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 41.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
37.1 → 37.6
+0.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $80,249 to $92,813 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.7% shift. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 38,490 residents to roughly 39,031.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95973 covers Chico, CA. The median rent here is $1,665/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($92,813/yr), ZIP 95973 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95973?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95973 (Chico, CA) is $1,665. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95973 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95973's median rent of $1,665/mo is $300 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95973 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95973 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #872 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,665/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95973?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,665/mo in ZIP 95973. The local median household income is $92,813/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95973?

Rent in ZIP 95973 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95973 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95973 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,665/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($92,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95973 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95973 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 95973 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95973 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95973 compare to the rest of Chico?

ZIP 95973 is pricier than Chico as a whole. At $1,665/mo, it's $88 above the Chico citywide median of $1,577/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95973 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95973 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,665/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 95973's median household income ($92,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95973 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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