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ZIP 94122

Pop. 55,819·San Francisco County·134th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,747/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$1,782
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ZIP 94122 · $3,747
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,280
1 BR
$2,730
2 BR
$3,310
3 BR
$4,230
4 BR+
$4,380
Research median
$3,310/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
$44,964/yr
At $3,747/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.8% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94122 (San Francisco, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,819
Median income
$146,250
Median age
43.1
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
14.2%
23.2%
28.1%
13.7%
20.8%
Under 1814.2%
18–3423.2%
35–5428.1%
55–6413.7%
65+20.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
37.2%
44.9%
White37.2%
Black1.9%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian44.9%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
17.3%
62.1%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma10.1%
Some college17.3%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94122 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,644 → $3,747
up 41.7%
Income
$130,708 → $146,250
up 11.9%
Population
60,144 → 55,819
down 7.2%
Renter share
49.6% → 51.8%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
59.4% → 62.1%
+2.7 pts
Median age
41 → 43.1
+2.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94122 in San Francisco, CA paid around $2,644 a month. That figure now sits near $3,747, up 41.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $130,708 in 2021 to $146,250 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94122 in San Francisco, CA losing about 4,325 residents over the five-year window, down 7.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 49.6% to 51.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 59.4% to 62.1% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94122 in San Francisco, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94122 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $3,747/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($146,250/yr), ZIP 94122 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94122 (San Francisco, CA) is $3,747. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94122's median rent of $3,747/mo is $1,782 (91%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94122 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #134 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,747/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $150,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,747/mo in ZIP 94122. The local median household income is $146,250/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94122?

Rent in ZIP 94122 has increased 17.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94122 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,747/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($146,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94122 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 94122 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94122 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94122 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94122 is more affordable than San Francisco overall. At $3,747/mo, it's $654 below the San Francisco citywide median of $4,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,747/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 94122's median household income ($146,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94122 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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