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ZIP 94019

Pop. 14,419·San Mateo County·40th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,738/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+18.4%
vs US Median
+$2,773
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ZIP 94019 · $4,738
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,620
2 BR
$3,170
3 BR
$4,050
4 BR+
$4,200
Research median
$3,170/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
$56,856/yr
At $4,738/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +18.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94019 (Half Moon Bay, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,419
Median income
$153,781
Median age
46.9
Renters
26.2%
Age distribution
22.1%
13.9%
25.6%
14.5%
23.9%
Under 1822.1%
18–3413.9%
35–5425.6%
55–6414.5%
65+23.9%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
30.7%
White59.6%
Black0.5%
Hispanic30.7%
Asian5.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
14.5%
24%
52.9%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+52.9%
Housing tenure
73.8%
26.2%
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94019 in Half Moon Bay, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$137,601 → $153,781
up 11.8%
Population
15,452 → 14,419
down 6.7%
Renter share
27.5% → 26.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
50.9% → 52.9%
+2.0 pts
Median age
45.3 → 46.9
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $137,601 to $153,781 across the same window, up 11.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,452 to 14,419 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.9% to 52.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94019 covers Half Moon Bay, CA. The median rent here is $4,738/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,170/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($153,781/yr), ZIP 94019 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94019?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94019 (Half Moon Bay, CA) is $4,738. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94019 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94019's median rent of $4,738/mo is $2,773 (141%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94019 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94019 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #40 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,738/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94019?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $190,000/year (~$91/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,738/mo in ZIP 94019. The local median household income is $153,781/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94019?

Rent in ZIP 94019 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94019 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94019 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,738/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($153,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94019 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94019 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.2% of ZIP 94019 households are renters, while 73.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94019 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94019 compare to the rest of Half Moon Bay?

ZIP 94019 is pricier than Half Moon Bay as a whole. At $4,738/mo, it's $196 above the Half Moon Bay citywide median of $4,542/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94019 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94019 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $4,738/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 94019's median household income ($153,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94019 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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