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ZIP 96001

Part of Redding, CA
Pop. 33,817·Shasta County·887th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,506/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$459
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ZIP 96001 · $1,506
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,540/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
$18,072/yr
At $1,506/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyShasta County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96001 (Redding, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,817
Median income
$72,484
Median age
41.5
Renters
39%
Age distribution
22.4%
19.4%
23.4%
13.3%
21.5%
Under 1822.4%
18–3419.4%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.3%
65+21.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian2%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
24.4%
39.9%
29.1%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college39.9%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96001 in Redding, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,127 → $72,484
up 18.6%
Population
34,253 → 33,817
down 1.3%
Renter share
42.8% → 39%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.9% → 29.1%
+1.2 pts
Median age
40.4 → 41.5
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,127 in 2021 to $72,484 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 96001 in Redding, CA losing about 436 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.8% to 39%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96001 covers Redding, CA. The median rent here is $1,506/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($72,484/yr), ZIP 96001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96001 (Redding, CA) is $1,506. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96001's median rent of $1,506/mo is $459 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96001 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 96001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #887 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,506/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,506/mo in ZIP 96001. The local median household income is $72,484/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96001?

Rent in ZIP 96001 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96001 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,506/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($72,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of ZIP 96001 households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96001 compare to the rest of Redding?

ZIP 96001 is more affordable than Redding overall. At $1,506/mo, it's $136 below the Redding citywide median of $1,642/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,506/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 96001's median household income ($72,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96001 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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