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ZIP 94087

Pop. 57,767·Santa Clara County·154th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,644/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$1,679
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ZIP 94087 · $3,644
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,090
1 BR
$3,520
2 BR
$4,110
3 BR
$5,430
4 BR+
$5,910
Research median
$4,110/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
$43,728/yr
At $3,644/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.9% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94087 (Sunnyvale, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 77.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,767
Median income
$207,742
Median age
37.9
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
24.4%
19.7%
29.5%
15.4%
Under 1824.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5429.5%
55–6410.9%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
52%
White33.4%
Black1.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian52%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
13.2%
77.7%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma6.7%
Some college13.2%
Bachelor's+77.7%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94087 in Sunnyvale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,566 → $3,644
up 42.0%
Income
$178,128 → $207,742
up 16.6%
Population
59,771 → 57,767
down 3.4%
Renter share
43.9% → 44.2%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
73.7% → 77.7%
+4.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94087 in Sunnyvale, CA has shifted from $2,566 to $3,644, up 42.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $178,128 to $207,742 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94087 in Sunnyvale, CA losing about 2,004 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 73.7% to 77.7% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 94087 in Sunnyvale, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94087 covers Sunnyvale, CA. The median rent here is $3,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,110/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($207,742/yr), ZIP 94087 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94087?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94087 (Sunnyvale, CA) is $3,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94087 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94087's median rent of $3,644/mo is $1,679 (85%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94087 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94087 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #154 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94087?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $146,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,644/mo in ZIP 94087. The local median household income is $207,742/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94087?

Rent in ZIP 94087 has increased 13.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94087 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94087 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,644/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($207,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94087 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94087 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 94087 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94087 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94087 compare to the rest of Sunnyvale?

ZIP 94087 is more affordable than Sunnyvale overall. At $3,644/mo, it's $177 below the Sunnyvale citywide median of $3,821/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94087 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94087 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,644/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 94087's median household income ($207,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94087 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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