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ZIP 94089

Pop. 22,699·Santa Clara County·147th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,671/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,706
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ZIP 94089 · $3,671
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,150
1 BR
$3,580
2 BR
$4,180
3 BR
$5,520
4 BR+
$6,010
Research median
$4,180/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
$44,052/yr
At $3,671/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySanta Clara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94089 (Sunnyvale, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,699
Median income
$158,304
Median age
37
Renters
47.1%
Age distribution
13.5%
34.2%
23.6%
13.3%
15.4%
Under 1813.5%
18–3434.2%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.3%
65+15.4%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
23%
45.1%
White29.3%
Black1.4%
Hispanic23%
Asian45.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
14.6%
21%
57.6%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
52.9%
47.1%
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94089 in Sunnyvale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,542 → $3,671
up 44.4%
Income
$136,983 → $158,304
up 15.6%
Population
23,492 → 22,699
down 3.4%
Renter share
45% → 47.1%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 57.6%
+3.1 pts
Median age
35.8 → 37
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94089 in Sunnyvale, CA has shifted from $2,542 to $3,671, up 44.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $136,983 to $158,304 across the same window, up 15.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94089 in Sunnyvale, CA losing about 793 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 45% to 47.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.5% to 57.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94089 in Sunnyvale, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94089 covers Sunnyvale, CA. The median rent here is $3,671/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($158,304/yr), ZIP 94089 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94089?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94089 (Sunnyvale, CA) is $3,671. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94089 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94089's median rent of $3,671/mo is $1,706 (87%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94089 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94089 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #147 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,671/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94089?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $147,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,671/mo in ZIP 94089. The local median household income is $158,304/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94089?

Rent in ZIP 94089 has increased 13.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94089 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94089 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,671/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($158,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94089 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94089 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.1% of ZIP 94089 households are renters, while 52.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94089 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94089 compare to the rest of Sunnyvale?

ZIP 94089 is more affordable than Sunnyvale overall. At $3,671/mo, it's $150 below the Sunnyvale citywide median of $3,821/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94089 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94089 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,671/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 94089's median household income ($158,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94089 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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