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ZIP 94521

Part of Concord, CA
Pop. 41,909·Contra Costa County·420th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,852/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
+$887
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ZIP 94521 · $2,852
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,170
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,950
3 BR
$3,770
4 BR+
$4,470
Research median
$2,950/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
$34,224/yr
At $2,852/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94521 (Concord, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,909
Median income
$125,899
Median age
42.9
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
19.3%
19.2%
26.3%
16%
19.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3419.2%
35–5426.3%
55–6416%
65+19.2%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
54.1%
18.2%
15.4%
White54.1%
Black5.8%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian15.4%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
19.3%
30.8%
44.6%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+44.6%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94521 in Concord, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,331 → $2,852
up 22.4%
Income
$112,030 → $125,899
up 12.4%
Population
42,388 → 41,909
down 1.1%
Renter share
26.7% → 25.7%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41.7% → 44.6%
+2.9 pts
Median age
42.2 → 42.9
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 94521 in Concord, CA stood at $2,331 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,852, reflecting a 22.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $112,030 to $125,899 across the same window, up 12.4% 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 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 42,388 residents to roughly 41,909. College-educated residents now make up 44.6% of adults here, versus 41.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94521 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 94521 covers Concord, CA. The median rent here is $2,852/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,950/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($125,899/yr), ZIP 94521 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94521?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94521 (Concord, CA) is $2,852. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94521 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94521's median rent of $2,852/mo is $887 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94521 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94521 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #420 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,852/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94521?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,852/mo in ZIP 94521. The local median household income is $125,899/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94521?

Rent in ZIP 94521 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94521 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94521 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,852/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($125,899/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94521 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94521 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 94521 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94521 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94521 compare to the rest of Concord?

ZIP 94521 is pricier than Concord as a whole. At $2,852/mo, it's $268 above the Concord citywide median of $2,584/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94521 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94521 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,852/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94521's median household income ($125,899/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94521 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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