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ZIP 94158

Pop. 11,314·San Francisco County·26th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$5,385/mo
Year-over-Year
+28.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$3,420
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94158 · $5,385
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,010
1 BR
$3,610
2 BR
$4,370
3 BR
$5,580
4 BR+
$5,790
Research median
$4,370/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
$64,620/yr
At $5,385/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Francisco County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 28.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+28.0% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94158 (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
11,314
Median income
$196,506
Median age
32.7
Renters
65.5%
Age distribution
17.1%
39.7%
30.8%
Under 1817.1%
18–3439.7%
35–5430.8%
55–644.3%
65+8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
23.8%
14.2%
44.9%
White23.8%
Black14.2%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian44.9%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
79%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma7.1%
Some college9.4%
Bachelor's+79%
Housing tenure
34.5%
65.5%
Owner34.5%
Renter65.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94158 in San Francisco, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,257 → $5,385
up 65.3%
Income
$161,391 → $196,506
up 21.8%
Population
10,658 → 11,314
up 6.2%
Renter share
68.4% → 65.5%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
68.6% → 79%
+10.4 pts
Median age
34.5 → 32.7
-1.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 94158 in San Francisco, CA has increased 65.3% since 2021, going from about $3,257 per month to roughly $5,385 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94158 in San Francisco, CA now reports about $196,506, up from $161,391 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 43.5 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 10,658 to 11,314 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 65.5% of households rent today, against 68.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 68.6% to 79%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94158 in San Francisco, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94158 covers San Francisco, CA. The median rent here is $5,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($196,506/yr), ZIP 94158 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 28.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94158?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94158 (San Francisco, CA) is $5,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94158 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94158's median rent of $5,385/mo is $3,420 (174%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94158 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94158 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #26 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $5,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94158?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $215,000/year (~$103/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,385/mo in ZIP 94158. The local median household income is $196,506/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94158?

Rent in ZIP 94158 has increased 28.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94158 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94158 is considered moderate for renters. At $5,385/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($196,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94158 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94158 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.5% of ZIP 94158 households are renters, while 34.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94158 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94158 compare to the rest of San Francisco?

ZIP 94158 is pricier than San Francisco as a whole. At $5,385/mo, it's $984 above the San Francisco citywide median of $4,401/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94158 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94158 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $5,385/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 94158's median household income ($196,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94158 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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