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ZIP 94526

Part of Danville, CA
Pop. 32,584·Contra Costa County·96th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,057/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
+$2,092
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94526 · $4,057
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,290
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$3,170
3 BR
$4,050
4 BR+
$4,820
Research median
$3,170/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
$48,684/yr
At $4,057/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.4% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94526 (Danville, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 71.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,584
Median income
$225,097
Median age
46
Renters
15.9%
Age distribution
24.8%
28.5%
14.5%
20.6%
Under 1824.8%
18–3411.6%
35–5428.5%
55–6414.5%
65+20.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
17.3%
White69.9%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian17.3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
19.1%
71.4%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma7.1%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+71.4%
Housing tenure
84.1%
15.9%
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94526 in Danville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$174,350 → $225,097
up 29.1%
Population
33,473 → 32,584
down 2.7%
Renter share
16.6% → 15.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
67.8% → 71.4%
+3.6 pts
Median age
47 → 46
-1.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $174,350 to $225,097 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 94526 in Danville, CA losing about 889 residents over the five-year window, down 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 67.8% to 71.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94526 covers Danville, CA. The median rent here is $4,057/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,170/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($225,097/yr), ZIP 94526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94526 (Danville, CA) is $4,057. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94526's median rent of $4,057/mo is $2,092 (106%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94526 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94526 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #96 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,057/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $162,000/year (~$78/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,057/mo in ZIP 94526. The local median household income is $225,097/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94526?

Rent in ZIP 94526 has increased 19.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,057/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($225,097/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.9% of ZIP 94526 households are renters, while 84.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94526 compare to the rest of Danville?

ZIP 94526 is more affordable than Danville overall. At $4,057/mo, it's $76 below the Danville citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,057/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 94526's median household income ($225,097/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94526 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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