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ZIP 96003

Part of Redding, CA
Pop. 44,923·Shasta County·865th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,764/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$201
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ZIP 96003 · $1,764
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$3,000
Research median
$1,790/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
$21,168/yr
At $1,764/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyShasta County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96003 (Redding, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,923
Median income
$72,445
Median age
39.6
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
21.5%
22.3%
23.1%
12.4%
20.8%
Under 1821.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5423.1%
55–6412.4%
65+20.8%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
77.8%
White77.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian3.9%
Other6%
Education (25+)
23.1%
42.3%
28.5%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college42.3%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96003 in Redding, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,200 → $1,764
up 47.0%
Income
$63,159 → $72,445
up 14.7%
Population
44,522 → 44,923
up 0.9%
Renter share
41.1% → 41.5%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 28.5%
+1.9 pts
Median age
41 → 39.6
-1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 96003 in Redding, CA has shifted from $1,200 to $1,764, up 47.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $63,159 to $72,445 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 96003 in Redding, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96003 covers Redding, CA. The median rent here is $1,764/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($72,445/yr), ZIP 96003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96003 (Redding, CA) is $1,764. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96003's median rent of $1,764/mo is $201 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96003 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 96003 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #865 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,764/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,764/mo in ZIP 96003. The local median household income is $72,445/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96003?

Rent in ZIP 96003 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96003 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,764/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($72,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 96003 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96003 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96003 compare to the rest of Redding?

ZIP 96003 is pricier than Redding as a whole. At $1,764/mo, it's $122 above the Redding citywide median of $1,642/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,764/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 96003's median household income ($72,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96003 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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