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ZIP 94131

Pop. 28,504·San Francisco County·47th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,551/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$2,589
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94131 · $4,551
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,720
1 BR
$3,260
2 BR
$3,950
3 BR
$5,050
4 BR+
$5,230
Research median
$3,950/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
$54,612/yr
At $4,551/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.8% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94131 (San Francisco, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 76.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,504
Median income
$199,211
Median age
39.9
Renters
46%
Age distribution
16.2%
21.6%
32.1%
13.1%
16.9%
Under 1816.2%
18–3421.6%
35–5432.1%
55–6413.1%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
54.5%
13.8%
23%
White54.5%
Black3.6%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian23%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
14.5%
76.6%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma6.1%
Some college14.5%
Bachelor's+76.6%
Housing tenure
54%
46%
Owner54%
Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94131 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,094 → $4,551
up 47.1%
Income
$181,329 → $199,211
up 9.9%
Population
29,437 → 28,504
down 3.2%
Renter share
45.9% → 46%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
78.6% → 76.6%
-2.0 pts
Median age
41 → 39.9
-1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94131 in San Francisco, CA paid around $3,094 a month. That figure now sits near $4,551, up 47.1% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $181,329 to $199,211 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94131 in San Francisco, CA losing about 933 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 78.6% to 76.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94131 in San Francisco, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 94131 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $4,551/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,950/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($199,211/yr), ZIP 94131 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94131?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94131 (San Francisco, CA) is $4,551. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94131 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94131's median rent of $4,551/mo is $2,589 (132%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 94131 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94131 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #47 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $4,551/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94131?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $182,000/year (~$88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,551/mo in ZIP 94131. The local median household income is $199,211/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94131?

Rent in ZIP 94131 has increased 20.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94131 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94131 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,551/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($199,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94131 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94131 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46% of ZIP 94131 households are renters, while 54% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94131 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94131 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94131 is pricier than San Francisco as a whole. At $4,551/mo, it's $12 above the San Francisco citywide median of $4,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94131 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94131 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,551/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94131's median household income ($199,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94131 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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