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ZIP 96002

Part of Redding, CA
Pop. 33,783·Shasta County·875th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,652/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$313
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ZIP 96002 · $1,652
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,530/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
$19,824/yr
At $1,652/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyShasta County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96002 (Redding, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,783
Median income
$73,222
Median age
39.6
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
21.9%
23.1%
23.4%
19.6%
Under 1821.9%
18–3423.1%
35–5423.4%
55–6411.9%
65+19.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.8%
14.8%
White73.8%
Black1.7%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian5.7%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
27%
42.6%
23.6%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma27%
Some college42.6%
Bachelor's+23.6%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96002 in Redding, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,136 → $73,222
up 10.7%
Population
34,693 → 33,783
down 2.6%
Renter share
38.4% → 39.8%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 23.6%
+2.0 pts
Median age
37.2 → 39.6
+2.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $66,136 to $73,222 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 96002 in Redding, CA losing about 910 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.6% to 23.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96002 covers Redding, CA. The median rent here is $1,652/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($73,222/yr), ZIP 96002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96002 (Redding, CA) is $1,652. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96002's median rent of $1,652/mo is $313 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96002 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 96002 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #875 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,652/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,652/mo in ZIP 96002. The local median household income is $73,222/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96002?

Rent in ZIP 96002 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96002 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,652/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($73,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 96002 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96002 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96002 compare to the rest of Redding?

ZIP 96002 is pricier than Redding as a whole. At $1,652/mo, it's $10 above the Redding citywide median of $1,642/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,652/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 96002's median household income ($73,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96002 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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