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ZIP 94043

Pop. 33,176·Santa Clara County·62nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,406/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$2,441
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ZIP 94043 · $4,406
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,900
1 BR
$3,300
2 BR
$3,860
3 BR
$5,100
4 BR+
$5,550
Research median
$3,860/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
$52,872/yr
At $4,406/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94043 (Mountain View, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,176
Median income
$203,298
Median age
36.1
Renters
54.7%
Age distribution
19.9%
27.3%
29.8%
Under 1819.9%
18–3427.3%
35–5429.8%
55–6411.1%
65+11.9%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
37.1%
19.4%
36.2%
White37.1%
Black3.6%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian36.2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
14.3%
71.1%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma9.1%
Some college14.3%
Bachelor's+71.1%
Housing tenure
45.3%
54.7%
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94043 in Mountain View, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,261 → $4,406
up 35.1%
Income
$159,898 → $203,298
up 27.1%
Population
33,052 → 33,176
up 0.4%
Renter share
54.4% → 54.7%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
69.5% → 71.1%
+1.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94043 in Mountain View, CA has increased from $3,261 to $4,406, a 35.1% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $159,898 to $203,298 across the same window, up 27.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94043 in Mountain View, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94043 covers Mountain View, CA. The median rent here is $4,406/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,860/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($203,298/yr), ZIP 94043 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94043 (Mountain View, CA) is $4,406. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94043's median rent of $4,406/mo is $2,441 (124%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94043 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94043 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #62 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,406/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $176,000/year (~$85/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,406/mo in ZIP 94043. The local median household income is $203,298/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94043?

Rent in ZIP 94043 has increased 12.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94043 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,406/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($203,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94043 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.7% of ZIP 94043 households are renters, while 45.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94043 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94043 compare to the rest of Mountain View?

ZIP 94043 is pricier than Mountain View as a whole. At $4,406/mo, it's $72 above the Mountain View citywide median of $4,334/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,406/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 94043's median household income ($203,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94043 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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