ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94066

Pop. 42,728·San Mateo County·222nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,358/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$1,426
Reported rents
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ZIP 94066 · $3,358
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,910
2 BR
$3,520
3 BR
$4,500
4 BR+
$4,660
Research median
$3,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 94066 usually run 0.7% below trend in March and 0.4% above it in November, about $37 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94066 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94066 changed +10.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94066 rose 5.3% while median household income rose 29.1% ($109,387 to $141,272). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94066 is 20% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 13 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($141,272) is $3,532 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,520); a 3-bedroom is $4,500.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94015, 5 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,963/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94066. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$40,296/yr
At $3,358/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94066 (San Bruno, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,728
Median income
$141,272
Median age
39.7
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
16.8%
23.7%
28.4%
13.3%
17.8%
Under 1816.8%
18–3423.7%
35–5428.4%
55–6413.3%
65+17.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
29.1%
31.5%
White33.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian31.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
21.4%
24.5%
44.8%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94066 in San Bruno, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,561 → $3,358
up 31.1%
Income
$117,747 → $141,272
up 20.0%
Population
43,846 → 42,728
down 2.5%
Renter share
39.2% → 37.9%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 44.8%
+2.1 pts
Median age
39.1 → 39.7
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94066 in San Bruno, CA has shifted from $2,561 to $3,358, up 31.1% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94066 in San Bruno, CA now reports about $141,272, up from $117,747 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94066 in San Bruno, CA losing about 1,118 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.7% to 44.8% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94066 in San Bruno, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94066 covers San Bruno, CA. The median rent here is $3,358/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,520/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($141,272/yr), ZIP 94066 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94066?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (about $64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,358/mo in ZIP 94066. The local median household income is $141,272/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94066?

Rent in ZIP 94066 has risen 10.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94066?

Asking rents in ZIP 94066 are usually lowest in March, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in November, about 0.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $37 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94066?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94066 rose 5.3% while median household income rose 29.1%, from $109,387 to $141,272. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94066 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94066 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #222 of 898 at $3,358/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94066 changed +10.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 94066 compare to the rest of San Bruno?

At $3,358/mo, ZIP 94066 is $12 above the San Bruno citywide median of $3,346/mo.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,358/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 94066's median household income ($141,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94066 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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