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ZIP 94080

Pop. 64,761·San Mateo County·91st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,091/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$2,126
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ZIP 94080 · $4,091
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,920
2 BR
$3,530
3 BR
$4,510
4 BR+
$4,670
Research median
$3,530/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$49,092/yr
At $4,091/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94080 (South San Francisco, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,761
Median income
$136,733
Median age
43.1
Renters
41.1%
Age distribution
17.3%
20%
29.4%
14.3%
19%
Under 1817.3%
18–3420%
35–5429.4%
55–6414.3%
65+19%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
23.6%
32.3%
42.1%
White23.6%
Black1.5%
Hispanic32.3%
Asian42.1%
Education (25+)
13.9%
19.6%
25.7%
40.8%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
58.9%
41.1%
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94080 in South San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,021 → $4,091
up 35.4%
Income
$113,008 → $136,733
up 21.0%
Population
66,652 → 64,761
down 2.8%
Renter share
38% → 41.1%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.4% → 40.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
42 → 43.1
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94080 in South San Francisco, CA paid around $3,021 a month. That figure now sits near $4,091, up 35.4% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $113,008 to $136,733 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94080 in South San Francisco, CA losing about 1,891 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 38% to 41.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.4% to 40.8% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94080 in South San Francisco, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94080 covers South San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $4,091/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,530/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($136,733/yr), ZIP 94080 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94080?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94080 (South San Francisco, CA) is $4,091. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94080 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94080's median rent of $4,091/mo is $2,126 (108%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94080 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94080 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #91 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,091/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94080?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $164,000/year (~$79/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,091/mo in ZIP 94080. The local median household income is $136,733/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94080?

Rent in ZIP 94080 has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94080 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94080 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,091/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($136,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94080 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94080 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.1% of ZIP 94080 households are renters, while 58.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94080 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94080 compare to the rest of South San Francisco?

ZIP 94080 is pricier than South San Francisco as a whole. At $4,091/mo, it's $7 above the South San Francisco citywide median of $4,084/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94080 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94080 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $4,091/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 94080's median household income ($136,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94080 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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