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ZIP 94501

Part of Alameda, CA
Pop. 63,808·Alameda County·387th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,928/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$963
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ZIP 94501 · $2,928
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,270
1 BR
$2,530
2 BR
$3,090
3 BR
$3,950
4 BR+
$4,680
Research median
$3,090/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
$35,136/yr
At $2,928/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94501 (Alameda, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,808
Median income
$127,906
Median age
40.4
Renters
56%
Age distribution
21.4%
19.6%
29.9%
17.1%
Under 1821.4%
18–3419.6%
35–5429.9%
55–6412%
65+17.1%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
44.3%
14.2%
26.1%
White44.3%
Black7%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian26.1%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
24.2%
59%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+59%
Housing tenure
44%
56%
Owner44%
Renter56%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94501 in Alameda, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,441 → $2,928
up 20.0%
Income
$101,705 → $127,906
up 25.8%
Population
63,588 → 63,808
up 0.3%
Renter share
59.8% → 56%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
57.1% → 59%
+1.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94501 in Alameda, CA has climbed by $487 per month, settling near $2,928 after starting the period at $2,441. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94501 in Alameda, CA now reports about $127,906, up from $101,705 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 5.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 56% of households rent today, against 59.8% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94501 in Alameda, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94501 covers Alameda, CA. The median rent here is $2,928/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,090/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($127,906/yr), ZIP 94501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94501 (Alameda, CA) is $2,928. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94501's median rent of $2,928/mo is $963 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94501 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94501 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #387 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,928/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,928/mo in ZIP 94501. The local median household income is $127,906/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94501?

Rent in ZIP 94501 has increased 15.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94501 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,928/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($127,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56% of ZIP 94501 households are renters, while 44% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94501 compare to the rest of Alameda?

ZIP 94501 is more affordable than Alameda overall. At $2,928/mo, it's $20 below the Alameda citywide median of $2,948/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,928/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94501's median household income ($127,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94501 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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