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ZIP 94518

Part of Concord, CA
Pop. 27,345·Contra Costa County·445th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$844
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ZIP 94518 · $2,809
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,110
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,870
3 BR
$3,670
4 BR+
$4,350
Research median
$2,870/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
$33,708/yr
At $2,809/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94518 (Concord, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,345
Median income
$112,094
Median age
41.2
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
20.1%
20.3%
27%
12.9%
19.8%
Under 1820.1%
18–3420.3%
35–5427%
55–6412.9%
65+19.8%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
30%
13.5%
White50.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic30%
Asian13.5%
Other4%
Education (25+)
12.9%
17.1%
27.2%
42.9%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+42.9%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94518 in Concord, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,138 → $2,809
up 31.4%
Income
$105,222 → $112,094
up 6.5%
Population
28,201 → 27,345
down 3.0%
Renter share
29.4% → 30.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.3% → 42.9%
+0.6 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.2
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 94518 in Concord, CA stood at $2,138 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,809, reflecting a 31.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $105,222 to $112,094 across the same window, up 6.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 28,201 residents to roughly 27,345. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94518 in Concord, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94518 covers Concord, CA. The median rent here is $2,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,870/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($112,094/yr), ZIP 94518 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94518?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94518 (Concord, CA) is $2,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94518 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94518's median rent of $2,809/mo is $844 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94518 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94518 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #445 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94518?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,809/mo in ZIP 94518. The local median household income is $112,094/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94518?

Rent in ZIP 94518 has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94518 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94518 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,809/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($112,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94518 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94518 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 94518 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94518 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94518 compare to the rest of Concord?

ZIP 94518 is pricier than Concord as a whole. At $2,809/mo, it's $225 above the Concord citywide median of $2,584/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94518 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94518 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,809/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94518's median household income ($112,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94518 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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