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ZIP 94523

Pop. 34,592·Contra Costa County·468th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,766/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$801
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94523 · $2,766
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,300
1 BR
$2,560
2 BR
$3,130
3 BR
$4,000
4 BR+
$4,740
Research median
$3,130/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
$33,192/yr
At $2,766/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (7.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94523 (Pleasant Hill, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,592
Median income
$142,586
Median age
42
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
20.2%
18.6%
31.3%
12.2%
17.7%
Under 1820.2%
18–3418.6%
35–5431.3%
55–6412.2%
65+17.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
14.8%
16.9%
White58.7%
Black4.2%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian16.9%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
14%
26.8%
55.1%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma14%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+55.1%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94523 in Pleasant Hill, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,356 → $2,766
up 17.4%
Income
$130,277 → $142,586
up 9.4%
Population
34,957 → 34,592
down 1.0%
Renter share
35.5% → 37.7%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
56% → 55.1%
-0.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94523 in Pleasant Hill, CA has increased by $410 per month, settling near $2,766 after starting the period at $2,356. Household income in the area moved from $130,277 to $142,586 across the same window, up 9.4% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,957 to 34,592 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 37.7% of households rent today, against 35.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94523 in Pleasant Hill, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94523 covers Pleasant Hill, CA. The median rent here is $2,766/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($142,586/yr), ZIP 94523 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94523?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94523 (Pleasant Hill, CA) is $2,766. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94523 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94523's median rent of $2,766/mo is $801 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94523 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94523 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #468 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,766/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94523?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,766/mo in ZIP 94523. The local median household income is $142,586/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94523?

Rent in ZIP 94523 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94523 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94523 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,766/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($142,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94523 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94523 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 94523 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94523 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94523 compare to the rest of Pleasant Hill?

ZIP 94523 sits right at the Pleasant Hill citywide median of $2,766/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94523 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94523 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,766/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 94523's median household income ($142,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94523 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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