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ZIP 94044

Part of Pacifica, CA
Pop. 37,274·San Mateo County·172nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,584/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$1,619
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94044 · $3,584
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,820
1 BR
$3,380
2 BR
$4,090
3 BR
$5,220
4 BR+
$5,420
Research median
$4,090/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
$43,008/yr
At $3,584/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94044 (Pacifica, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,274
Median income
$160,408
Median age
44.6
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
18.2%
16.9%
30.3%
14.2%
20.4%
Under 1818.2%
18–3416.9%
35–5430.3%
55–6414.2%
65+20.4%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
52%
19.5%
22.2%
White52%
Black1.2%
Hispanic19.5%
Asian22.2%
Other5%
Education (25+)
16.6%
30%
48.9%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+48.9%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94044 in Pacifica, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,883 → $3,584
up 24.3%
Income
$138,381 → $160,408
up 15.9%
Population
38,609 → 37,274
down 3.5%
Renter share
31.3% → 32.4%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
47.2% → 48.9%
+1.7 pts
Median age
43.4 → 44.6
+1.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 94044 in Pacifica, CA has increased 24.3% since 2021, going from about $2,883 per month to roughly $3,584 today. Household income in the area moved from $138,381 to $160,408 across the same window, up 15.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.4 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 38,609 to 37,274 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94044 in Pacifica, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94044 covers Pacifica, CA. The median rent here is $3,584/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,090/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($160,408/yr), ZIP 94044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94044?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94044 (Pacifica, CA) is $3,584. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94044's median rent of $3,584/mo is $1,619 (82%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94044 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94044 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #172 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,584/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,584/mo in ZIP 94044. The local median household income is $160,408/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94044?

Rent in ZIP 94044 has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94044 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,584/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($160,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 94044 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94044 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94044 compare to the rest of Pacifica?

ZIP 94044 sits right at the Pacifica citywide median of $3,584/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94044 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,584/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94044's median household income ($160,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94044 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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