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ZIP 94117

Pop. 36,198·San Francisco County·65th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,334/mo
Year-over-Year
+26.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$2,369
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ZIP 94117 · $4,334
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,630
1 BR
$3,160
2 BR
$3,820
3 BR
$4,880
4 BR+
$5,060
Research median
$3,820/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
$52,008/yr
At $4,334/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 26.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+26.4% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94117 (San Francisco, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,198
Median income
$167,066
Median age
35.2
Renters
71.2%
Age distribution
39.2%
29.8%
Under 1810.2%
18–3439.2%
35–5429.8%
55–649%
65+11.7%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
13.4%
White65.5%
Black3.7%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian13.4%
Other6%
Education (25+)
79%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma6.2%
Some college11.5%
Bachelor's+79%
Housing tenure
28.8%
71.2%
Owner28.8%
Renter71.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94117 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,940 → $4,334
up 47.4%
Income
$174,419 → $167,066
down 4.2%
Population
40,701 → 36,198
down 11.1%
Renter share
73.2% → 71.2%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
76.9% → 79%
+2.1 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.2
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94117 in San Francisco, CA has climbed by $1,394 per month, settling near $4,334 after starting the period at $2,940. Household income in the area moved from $174,419 to $167,066 across the same window, down 4.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 51.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,701 to 36,198 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.1% change. About 71.2% of households rent today, against 73.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 76.9% to 79%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94117 in San Francisco, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94117 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $4,334/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,820/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($167,066/yr), ZIP 94117 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 26.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94117 (San Francisco, CA) is $4,334. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94117's median rent of $4,334/mo is $2,369 (121%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94117 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94117 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #65 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,334/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $173,000/year (~$83/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,334/mo in ZIP 94117. The local median household income is $167,066/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94117?

Rent in ZIP 94117 has increased 26.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94117 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,334/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($167,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94117 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.2% of ZIP 94117 households are renters, while 28.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94117 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94117 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94117 is more affordable than San Francisco overall. At $4,334/mo, it's $67 below the San Francisco citywide median of $4,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $4,334/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 94117's median household income ($167,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94117 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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