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ZIP 94062

Pop. 25,759·San Mateo County·75th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,234/mo
Year-over-Year
+36.0%
Month-over-Month
+18.4%
vs US Median
+$2,269
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ZIP 94062 · $4,234
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,600
1 BR
$3,110
2 BR
$3,770
3 BR
$4,820
4 BR+
$4,990
Research median
$3,770/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
$50,808/yr
At $4,234/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 36.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+36.0% YoY, +18.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94062 (Emerald Lake Hills, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,759
Median income
$233,262
Median age
44
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
21.5%
16.2%
27.3%
15.4%
19.5%
Under 1821.5%
18–3416.2%
35–5427.3%
55–6415.4%
65+19.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.4%
14.5%
White69.4%
Black2.2%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian9.3%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
18.8%
68%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college18.8%
Bachelor's+68%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94062 in Emerald Lake Hills, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$203,000 → $233,262
up 14.9%
Population
26,847 → 25,759
down 4.1%
Renter share
27.1% → 27.3%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
66.2% → 68%
+1.8 pts
Median age
44.5 → 44
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $203,000 in 2021 to $233,262 more recently. The population has contracted by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 26,847 residents to roughly 25,759.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94062 covers Emerald Lake Hills, CA. The median rent here is $4,234/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,770/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($233,262/yr), ZIP 94062 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 36.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94062?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94062 (Emerald Lake Hills, CA) is $4,234. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94062 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94062's median rent of $4,234/mo is $2,269 (115%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94062 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94062 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #75 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,234/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94062?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $169,000/year (~$81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,234/mo in ZIP 94062. The local median household income is $233,262/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94062?

Rent in ZIP 94062 has increased 36.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94062 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94062 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,234/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($233,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94062 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94062 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 94062 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94062 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 94062 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94062 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,234/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 94062's median household income ($233,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94062 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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