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ZIP 94513

Pop. 69,755·Contra Costa County·226th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,365/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$1,400
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ZIP 94513 · $3,365
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,320
1 BR
$2,580
2 BR
$3,150
3 BR
$4,030
4 BR+
$4,770
Research median
$3,150/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
$40,380/yr
At $3,365/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94513 (Brentwood, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,755
Median income
$142,223
Median age
40
Renters
18.1%
Age distribution
26.2%
18%
28.1%
15.8%
Under 1826.2%
18–3418%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.8%
65+15.8%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
45.7%
28.5%
14.8%
White45.7%
Black8.2%
Hispanic28.5%
Asian14.8%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
20.9%
32.2%
38.3%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
81.9%
18.1%
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94513 in Brentwood, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,818 → $3,365
up 19.4%
Income
$124,673 → $142,223
up 14.1%
Population
66,087 → 69,755
up 5.6%
Renter share
19.6% → 18.1%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 38.3%
+1.6 pts
Median age
40.9 → 40
-0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94513 in Brentwood, CA has increased from $2,818 to $3,365, a 19.4% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $142,223 today, compared with $124,673 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 66,087 residents to roughly 69,755. Renters now make up 18.1% of households, compared with 19.6% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94513 covers Brentwood, CA. The median rent here is $3,365/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,150/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($142,223/yr), ZIP 94513 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94513?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94513 (Brentwood, CA) is $3,365. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94513 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94513's median rent of $3,365/mo is $1,400 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94513 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94513 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #226 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,365/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94513?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,365/mo in ZIP 94513. The local median household income is $142,223/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94513?

Rent in ZIP 94513 has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94513 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94513 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,365/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($142,223/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94513 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94513 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of ZIP 94513 households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94513 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94513 compare to the rest of Brentwood?

ZIP 94513 sits right at the Brentwood citywide median of $3,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94513 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94513 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,365/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 94513's median household income ($142,223/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94513 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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