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ZIP 94127

Pop. 20,288·San Francisco County·22nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$5,527/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$3,562
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 94127 · $5,527
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,650
1 BR
$3,250
2 BR
$3,880
3 BR
$4,750
4 BR+
$5,170
Research median
$3,880/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
$66,324/yr
At $5,527/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94127 (San Francisco, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,288
Median income
$214,167
Median age
46.7
Renters
17.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
14.5%
26.7%
14.3%
25.3%
Under 1819.3%
18–3414.5%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.3%
65+25.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
47.7%
12.5%
29%
White47.7%
Black2.8%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian29%
Other8%
Education (25+)
18.4%
69%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma7%
Some college18.4%
Bachelor's+69%
Housing tenure
82.9%
17.1%
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94127 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$180,768 → $214,167
up 18.5%
Population
20,927 → 20,288
down 3.1%
Renter share
18.9% → 17.1%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
65.6% → 69%
+3.4 pts
Median age
45.9 → 46.7
+0.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $180,768 to $214,167 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,927 to 20,288 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 17.1% of households rent today, against 18.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 65.6% to 69%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94127 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $5,527/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,880/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($214,167/yr), ZIP 94127 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94127 (San Francisco, CA) is $5,527. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94127's median rent of $5,527/mo is $3,562 (181%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94127 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94127 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #22 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $5,527/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $221,000/year (~$106/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,527/mo in ZIP 94127. The local median household income is $214,167/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94127?

Rent in ZIP 94127 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94127 is considered moderate for renters. At $5,527/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($214,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94127 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.1% of ZIP 94127 households are renters, while 82.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94127 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94127 is pricier than San Francisco as a whole. At $5,527/mo, it's $1,126 above the San Francisco citywide median of $4,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $5,527/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 94127's median household income ($214,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94127 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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