ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94015

Part of Daly City, CA

Pop. 64,091·San Mateo County·358th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,963/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$1,031

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ZIP 94015 · $2,963

More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,590

1 BR

$3,100

2 BR

$3,750

3 BR

$4,790

4 BR+

$4,970

Research median

$3,750/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 94015 usually run 1.4% below trend in December and 0.7% above it in June, about $62 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94015 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94015 changed +9.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94015 is 17.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($127,056) is $3,176 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,100); a 2-bedroom is $3,750.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94015. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,556/yr

At $2,963/mo median

Location

CityDaly City

StateCA

CountySan Mateo County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94015 (Daly City, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

64,091

Median income

$127,056

Median age

41.6

Renters

39.6%

Age distribution

15.9%

25.9%

24.7%

12.8%

20.7%

Under 1815.9%

18–3425.9%

35–5424.7%

55–6412.8%

65+20.7%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

16.5%

16.1%

60.9%

White16.5%

Black3.3%

Hispanic16.1%

Asian60.9%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

19.5%

29.8%

41.3%

No HS diploma9.4%

HS diploma19.5%

Some college29.8%

Bachelor's+41.3%

Housing tenure

60.4%

39.6%

Owner60.4%

Renter39.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94015 in Daly City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,324 → $2,963

up 27.5%

Income

$106,742 → $127,056

up 19.0%

Population

64,754 → 64,091

down 1.0%

Renter share

39.3% → 39.6%

+0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

40.4% → 41.3%

+0.9 pts

Median age

40.1 → 41.6

+1.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94015 in Daly City, CA paid around $2,324 a month. That figure now sits near $2,963, up 27.5% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94015 in Daly City, CA now reports about $127,056, up from $106,742 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94015 in Daly City, CA losing about 663 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94015 in Daly City, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94015 covers Daly City, CA. The median rent here is $2,963/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,750/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($127,056/yr), ZIP 94015 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94015?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (about $57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,963/mo in ZIP 94015. The local median household income is $127,056/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94015?

Rent in ZIP 94015 has risen 9.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94015?

Asking rents in ZIP 94015 are usually lowest in December, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $62 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 94015 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94015 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #358 of 898 at $2,963/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94015 changed +9.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.