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ZIP 94085

Pop. 24,024·Santa Clara County·116th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,907/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$1,942
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ZIP 94085 · $3,907
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,180
1 BR
$3,610
2 BR
$4,220
3 BR
$5,580
4 BR+
$6,070
Research median
$4,220/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
$46,884/yr
At $3,907/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94085 (Sunnyvale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,024
Median income
$192,417
Median age
33
Renters
61.9%
Age distribution
15.8%
40.2%
26.8%
Under 1815.8%
18–3440.2%
35–5426.8%
55–649.3%
65+7.9%
Gender
56.9%
43.1%
Male56.9%
Female43.1%
Race & ethnicity
16.5%
29.5%
50.8%
White16.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic29.5%
Asian50.8%
Other2%
Education (25+)
17.8%
64.7%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma8.8%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+64.7%
Housing tenure
38.1%
61.9%
Owner38.1%
Renter61.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94085 in Sunnyvale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,869 → $3,907
up 36.2%
Income
$153,003 → $192,417
up 25.8%
Population
23,805 → 24,024
up 0.9%
Renter share
60.2% → 61.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
55.3% → 64.7%
+9.4 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94085 in Sunnyvale, CA has shifted from $2,869 to $3,907, up 36.2% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $192,417 today, compared with $153,003 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 60.2% to 61.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.3% to 64.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94085 covers Sunnyvale, CA. The median rent here is $3,907/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,220/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($192,417/yr), ZIP 94085 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94085?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94085 (Sunnyvale, CA) is $3,907. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94085 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94085's median rent of $3,907/mo is $1,942 (99%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94085 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94085 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #116 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,907/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94085?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $156,000/year (~$75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,907/mo in ZIP 94085. The local median household income is $192,417/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94085?

Rent in ZIP 94085 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94085 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94085 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,907/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($192,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94085 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94085 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.9% of ZIP 94085 households are renters, while 38.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94085 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94085 compare to the rest of Sunnyvale?

ZIP 94085 is pricier than Sunnyvale as a whole. At $3,907/mo, it's $86 above the Sunnyvale citywide median of $3,821/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94085 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94085 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,907/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 94085's median household income ($192,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94085 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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