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ZIP 94547

Part of Hercules, CA
Pop. 26,302·Contra Costa County·349th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,013/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,048
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ZIP 94547 · $3,013
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,710
1 BR
$3,020
2 BR
$3,690
3 BR
$4,720
4 BR+
$5,590
Research median
$3,690/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
$36,156/yr
At $3,013/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94547 (Hercules, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,302
Median income
$129,397
Median age
43.9
Renters
20.8%
Age distribution
18.3%
18.9%
27%
15.6%
20.1%
Under 1818.3%
18–3418.9%
35–5427%
55–6415.6%
65+20.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
15.3%
18.5%
14.5%
44.6%
White15.3%
Black18.5%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian44.6%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
13.8%
32.6%
46%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma13.8%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+46%
Housing tenure
79.2%
20.8%
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94547 in Hercules, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,124 → $129,397
up 13.4%
Population
26,050 → 26,302
up 1.0%
Renter share
19% → 20.8%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
45.1% → 46%
+0.9 pts
Median age
42.7 → 43.9
+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $114,124 to $129,397 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94547 in Hercules, CA adding about 252 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 19% to 20.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94547 covers Hercules, CA. The median rent here is $3,013/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($129,397/yr), ZIP 94547 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94547?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94547 (Hercules, CA) is $3,013. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94547 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94547's median rent of $3,013/mo is $1,048 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94547 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94547 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #349 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,013/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94547?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,013/mo in ZIP 94547. The local median household income is $129,397/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94547?

Rent in ZIP 94547 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94547 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94547 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,013/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($129,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94547 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94547 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.8% of ZIP 94547 households are renters, while 79.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94547 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94547 compare to the rest of Hercules?

ZIP 94547 sits right at the Hercules citywide median of $3,013/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94547 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94547 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,013/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 94547's median household income ($129,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94547 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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