ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94533

Part of Fairfield, CA

Pop. 78,805·Solano County·704th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,318/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

+$386

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 94533 · $2,318

More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,560

1 BR

$1,710

2 BR

$2,180

3 BR

$2,920

4 BR+

$3,300

Research median

$2,180/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

February. Asking rents in ZIP 94533 usually run 1.1% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in August, about $42 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94533 is 0.5% below its high of $2,329 in July 2026, at $2,318 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94533 changed +1.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94533 rose 27.8% while median household income rose 19.6% ($73,042 to $87,384). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94533 is 27.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,384) is $2,185 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,180); a 3-bedroom is $2,920.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94533. 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

$27,816/yr

At $2,318/mo median

Location

CityFairfield

StateCA

CountySolano 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 (+1.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94533 (Fairfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

78,805

Median income

$87,384

Median age

36.2

Renters

44.1%

Age distribution

24%

24.3%

25.2%

12.1%

14.4%

Under 1824%

18–3424.3%

35–5425.2%

55–6412.1%

65+14.4%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

28.1%

15.9%

40.3%

14.8%

White28.1%

Black15.9%

Hispanic40.3%

Asian14.8%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

17.6%

28.6%

34.1%

19.7%

No HS diploma17.6%

HS diploma28.6%

Some college34.1%

Bachelor's+19.7%

Housing tenure

55.9%

44.1%

Owner55.9%

Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94533 in Fairfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,923 → $2,318

up 20.5%

Income

$79,259 → $87,384

up 10.3%

Population

79,665 → 78,805

down 1.1%

Renter share

44.9% → 44.1%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

21.5% → 19.7%

-1.8 pts

Median age

33.9 → 36.2

+2.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94533 in Fairfield, CA has increased from $1,923 to $2,318, a 20.5% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $87,384 today, compared with $79,259 five years earlier. 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 79,665 residents to roughly 78,805. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 94533

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94533 covers Fairfield, CA. The median rent here is $2,318/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($87,384/yr), ZIP 94533 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94533?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,318/mo in ZIP 94533. The local median household income is $87,384/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94533?

Rent in ZIP 94533 has risen 1.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $2,329 in July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94533?

Asking rents in ZIP 94533 are usually lowest in February, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $42 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94533?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94533 rose 27.8% while median household income rose 19.6%, from $73,042 to $87,384. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94533 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94533 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #704 of 898 at $2,318/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94533 changed +1.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.