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ZIP 94025

Pop. 40,721·San Mateo County·57th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,434/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$2,469
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ZIP 94025 · $4,434
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,900
1 BR
$3,480
2 BR
$4,210
3 BR
$5,380
4 BR+
$5,570
Research median
$4,210/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
$53,208/yr
At $4,434/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.4% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94025 (Menlo Park, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,721
Median income
$216,601
Median age
39.6
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
21.5%
23.3%
26.7%
12.3%
16.3%
Under 1821.5%
18–3423.3%
35–5426.7%
55–6412.3%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
56%
20.9%
18.2%
White56%
Black1.8%
Hispanic20.9%
Asian18.2%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
73.3%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college12%
Bachelor's+73.3%
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 94025 in Menlo Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,206 → $4,434
up 38.3%
Income
$183,750 → $216,601
up 17.9%
Population
41,826 → 40,721
down 2.6%
Renter share
39.1% → 41.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
71.5% → 73.3%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.6
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94025 in Menlo Park, CA has shifted from $3,206 to $4,434, up 38.3% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $183,750 in 2021 to $216,601 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94025 in Menlo Park, CA losing about 1,105 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.1% to 41.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94025 in Menlo Park, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94025 covers Menlo Park, CA. The median rent here is $4,434/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,210/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($216,601/yr), ZIP 94025 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94025?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94025 (Menlo Park, CA) is $4,434. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94025 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94025's median rent of $4,434/mo is $2,469 (126%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94025 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94025 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #57 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,434/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94025?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $177,000/year (~$85/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,434/mo in ZIP 94025. The local median household income is $216,601/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94025?

Rent in ZIP 94025 has increased 16.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94025 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94025 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,434/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($216,601/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94025 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94025 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 94025 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94025 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94025 compare to the rest of Menlo Park?

ZIP 94025 is pricier than Menlo Park as a whole. At $4,434/mo, it's $34 above the Menlo Park citywide median of $4,400/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94025 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94025 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,434/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 94025's median household income ($216,601/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94025 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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