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ZIP 94303

Pop. 46,879·San Mateo County·37th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,841/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$2,876
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ZIP 94303 · $4,841
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,760
2 BR
$3,300
3 BR
$4,270
4 BR+
$4,510
Research median
$3,300/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
$58,092/yr
At $4,841/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Mateo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94303 (East Palo Alto, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,879
Median income
$151,609
Median age
39.5
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
22.1%
27.9%
14%
13.7%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422.1%
35–5427.9%
55–6414%
65+13.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
25.8%
38.2%
23.3%
White25.8%
Black6.7%
Hispanic38.2%
Asian23.3%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
15.4%
16.1%
19.2%
49.2%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+49.2%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94303 in East Palo Alto, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$4,184 → $4,841
up 15.7%
Income
$133,686 → $151,609
up 13.4%
Population
48,487 → 46,879
down 3.3%
Renter share
42.8% → 42.2%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
49.1% → 49.2%
+0.1 pts
Median age
36.3 → 39.5
+3.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94303 in East Palo Alto, CA paid around $4,184 a month. That figure now sits near $4,841, up 15.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $133,686 in 2021 to $151,609 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 94303 in East Palo Alto, CA losing about 1,608 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94303 in East Palo Alto, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94303 covers East Palo Alto, CA. The median rent here is $4,841/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($151,609/yr), ZIP 94303 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94303 (East Palo Alto, CA) is $4,841. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94303's median rent of $4,841/mo is $2,876 (146%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94303 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94303 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #37 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,841/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $194,000/year (~$93/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,841/mo in ZIP 94303. The local median household income is $151,609/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94303?

Rent in ZIP 94303 has increased 14.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94303 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,841/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($151,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94303 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 94303 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94303 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94303 compare to the rest of East Palo Alto?

ZIP 94303 is pricier than East Palo Alto as a whole. At $4,841/mo, it's $1,233 above the East Palo Alto citywide median of $3,608/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $4,841/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 94303's median household income ($151,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94303 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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