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ZIP 94134

Pop. 38,633·San Francisco County·99th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,038/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$2,073
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ZIP 94134 · $4,038
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,050
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$2,990
3 BR
$3,730
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,990/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
$48,456/yr
At $4,038/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94134 (San Francisco, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,633
Median income
$119,567
Median age
42.8
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
18.3%
18.6%
29.4%
14.9%
18.8%
Under 1818.3%
18–3418.6%
35–5429.4%
55–6414.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
14.2%
19.9%
61.1%
White14.2%
Black5.1%
Hispanic19.9%
Asian61.1%
Education (25+)
22%
20%
24.8%
33.2%
No HS diploma22%
HS diploma20%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94134 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,068 → $119,567
up 28.5%
Population
41,977 → 38,633
down 8.0%
Renter share
38.1% → 36.2%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 33.2%
+4.8 pts

Median household income rose from $93,068 to $119,567 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.5% shift. The population has contracted by 8.0% since 2021, moving from about 41,977 residents to roughly 38,633. Renters now make up 36.2% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 33.2% of adults here, versus 28.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94134 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $4,038/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,990/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($119,567/yr), ZIP 94134 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 94134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94134 (San Francisco, CA) is $4,038. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94134's median rent of $4,038/mo is $2,073 (105%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94134 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94134 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #99 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,038/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $162,000/year (~$78/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,038/mo in ZIP 94134. The local median household income is $119,567/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94134?

Rent in ZIP 94134 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94134 is considered stretched for renters. At $4,038/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($119,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94134 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 94134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of ZIP 94134 households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94134 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94134 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94134 is more affordable than San Francisco overall. At $4,038/mo, it's $363 below the San Francisco citywide median of $4,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $4,038/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 94134's median household income ($119,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94134 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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