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ZIP 94116

Pop. 43,791·San Francisco County·73rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,299/mo
Year-over-Year
+29.3%
Month-over-Month
+7.5%
vs US Median
+$2,337
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ZIP 94116 · $4,299
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,730
1 BR
$3,270
2 BR
$3,960
3 BR
$5,060
4 BR+
$5,240
Research median
$3,960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$51,588/yr
At $4,299/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 29.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+29.3% YoY, +7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94116 (San Francisco, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,791
Median income
$158,921
Median age
45.6
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
17.6%
17.6%
28%
13.3%
23.5%
Under 1817.6%
18–3417.6%
35–5428%
55–6413.3%
65+23.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
28.6%
54.7%
White28.6%
Black1.1%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian54.7%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
14.6%
18.1%
57.1%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+57.1%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94116 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,609 → $4,299
up 64.8%
Income
$134,652 → $158,921
up 18.0%
Population
45,510 → 43,791
down 3.8%
Renter share
25.5% → 26.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
57% → 57.1%
+0.1 pts
Median age
44.1 → 45.6
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94116 in San Francisco, CA has shifted from $2,609 to $4,299, up 64.8% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94116 in San Francisco, CA now reports about $158,921, up from $134,652 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94116 in San Francisco, CA losing about 1,719 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94116 in San Francisco, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 94116 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $4,299/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,960/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($158,921/yr), ZIP 94116 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 29.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94116?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94116 (San Francisco, CA) is $4,299. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94116 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94116's median rent of $4,299/mo is $2,337 (119%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 94116 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94116 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #73 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $4,299/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94116?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $172,000/year (~$83/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,299/mo in ZIP 94116. The local median household income is $158,921/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94116?

Rent in ZIP 94116 has increased 29.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94116 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94116 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,299/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($158,921/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94116 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94116 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 94116 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94116 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94116 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94116 is more affordable than San Francisco overall. At $4,299/mo, it's $240 below the San Francisco citywide median of $4,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94116 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94116 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $4,299/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 94116's median household income ($158,921/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94116 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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