ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94519

Part of Concord, CA

Pop. 19,058·Contra Costa County·252nd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,280/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$1,348

Reported rents

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ZIP 94519 · $3,280

More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$2,180

1 BR

$2,430

2 BR

$2,970

3 BR

$3,800

4 BR+

$4,500

Research median

$2,970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 94519 usually run 1.1% below trend in January and 1.3% above it in September, about $79 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94519 is 2.3% below its high of $3,357 in May 2026, at $3,280 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94519 changed +1.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($122,418) is $3,060 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,970); a 3-bedroom is $3,800.

Rank in Concord

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Concord.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94520, 2 miles away, rents for 27% less ($2,401/mo), about $10,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94519. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$39,360/yr

At $3,280/mo median

Location

CityConcord

StateCA

CountyContra Costa County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94519 (Concord, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,058

Median income

$122,418

Median age

40.1

Renters

29.1%

Age distribution

21.5%

19.8%

26%

16.7%

16%

Under 1821.5%

18–3419.8%

35–5426%

55–6416.7%

65+16%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

46.7%

28.8%

14.6%

White46.7%

Black2.1%

Hispanic28.8%

Asian14.6%

Other7.8%

Education (25+)

23.7%

36.8%

28.9%

No HS diploma10.6%

HS diploma23.7%

Some college36.8%

Bachelor's+28.9%

Housing tenure

70.9%

29.1%

Owner70.9%

Renter29.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 94519 in Concord, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,735 → $3,280

up 19.9%

Income

$111,850 → $122,418

up 9.4%

Population

20,495 → 19,058

down 7.0%

Renter share

32.8% → 29.1%

-3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

32.3% → 28.9%

-3.4 pts

Median age

38 → 40.1

+2.1 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 94519 in Concord, CA has climbed from $2,735 to $3,280, a 19.9% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94519 in Concord, CA now reports about $122,418, up from $111,850 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 20,495 residents to roughly 19,058. Renters now make up 29.1% of households, compared with 32.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.9% of adults here, versus 32.3% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94519 in Concord, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94519 covers Concord, CA. The median rent here is $3,280/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,970/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($122,418/yr), ZIP 94519 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94519?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (about $63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,280/mo in ZIP 94519. The local median household income is $122,418/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94519?

Rent in ZIP 94519 has risen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.3% below its high of $3,357 in May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94519?

Asking rents in ZIP 94519 are usually lowest in January, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $79 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 94519 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94519 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #252 of 898 at $3,280/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94519 changed +1.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.