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ZIP 94041

Pop. 16,050·Santa Clara County·49th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,579/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$2,614
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ZIP 94041 · $4,579
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,920
1 BR
$3,320
2 BR
$3,880
3 BR
$5,130
4 BR+
$5,580
Research median
$3,880/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
$54,948/yr
At $4,579/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.3% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94041 (Mountain View, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 75.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,050
Median income
$178,558
Median age
34.1
Renters
71.9%
Age distribution
21.1%
31.2%
30%
Under 1821.1%
18–3431.2%
35–5430%
55–647.6%
65+10%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
23.5%
30.6%
White40.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic23.5%
Asian30.6%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
12.1%
75.7%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma6.9%
Some college12.1%
Bachelor's+75.7%
Housing tenure
28.1%
71.9%
Owner28.1%
Renter71.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94041 in Mountain View, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,357 → $4,579
up 36.4%
Income
$160,328 → $178,558
up 11.4%
Population
14,862 → 16,050
up 8.0%
Renter share
69.8% → 71.9%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
74.6% → 75.7%
+1.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94041 in Mountain View, CA has increased by $1,222 per month, settling near $4,579 after starting the period at $3,357. Median household income grew from $160,328 to $178,558 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,862 to 16,050 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% change. About 71.9% of households rent today, against 69.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 94041 in Mountain View, 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 94041 covers Mountain View, CA. The median rent here is $4,579/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,880/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($178,558/yr), ZIP 94041 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94041?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94041 (Mountain View, CA) is $4,579. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94041 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94041's median rent of $4,579/mo is $2,614 (133%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94041 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94041 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #49 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,579/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94041?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $183,000/year (~$88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,579/mo in ZIP 94041. The local median household income is $178,558/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94041?

Rent in ZIP 94041 has increased 14.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94041 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94041 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,579/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($178,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94041 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94041 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.9% of ZIP 94041 households are renters, while 28.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94041 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94041 compare to the rest of Mountain View?

ZIP 94041 is pricier than Mountain View as a whole. At $4,579/mo, it's $245 above the Mountain View citywide median of $4,334/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94041 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94041 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $4,579/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 94041's median household income ($178,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94041 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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