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ZIP 94086

Pop. 49,746·Santa Clara County·115th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,920/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
+$1,955
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ZIP 94086 · $3,920
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,910
1 BR
$3,310
2 BR
$3,870
3 BR
$5,110
4 BR+
$5,570
Research median
$3,870/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
$47,040/yr
At $3,920/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94086 (Sunnyvale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 68.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,746
Median income
$177,054
Median age
33.5
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
18.3%
35.5%
25.9%
Under 1818.3%
18–3435.5%
35–5425.9%
55–648.9%
65+11.4%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
27.9%
19.1%
48.2%
White27.9%
Black2%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian48.2%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
13.1%
68.2%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college13.1%
Bachelor's+68.2%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,911 → $3,920
up 34.7%
Income
$162,017 → $177,054
up 9.3%
Population
48,482 → 49,746
up 2.6%
Renter share
67.8% → 69.5%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
70.5% → 68.2%
-2.3 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA paid around $2,911 a month. That figure now sits near $3,920, up 34.7% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA now reports about $177,054, up from $162,017 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA adding about 1,264 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 67.8% to 69.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 70.5% to 68.2% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94086 in Sunnyvale, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94086 covers Sunnyvale, CA. The median rent here is $3,920/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,870/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($177,054/yr), ZIP 94086 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94086?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94086 (Sunnyvale, CA) is $3,920. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94086 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94086's median rent of $3,920/mo is $1,955 (99%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94086 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94086 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #115 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,920/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94086?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $157,000/year (~$75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,920/mo in ZIP 94086. The local median household income is $177,054/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94086?

Rent in ZIP 94086 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94086 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94086 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,920/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($177,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94086 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94086 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.5% of ZIP 94086 households are renters, while 30.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94086 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94086 compare to the rest of Sunnyvale?

ZIP 94086 is pricier than Sunnyvale as a whole. At $3,920/mo, it's $99 above the Sunnyvale citywide median of $3,821/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94086 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94086 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,920/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94086's median household income ($177,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94086 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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