ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94547

Part of Hercules, CA

Pop. 26,302·Contra Costa County·275th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,209/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$1,277

Reported rents

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ZIP 94547 · $3,209

More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94547 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94547 changed +7.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($129,397) is $3,235 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,020); a 2-bedroom is $3,690.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94564, 2 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,800/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94547. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$38,508/yr

At $3,209/mo median

Location

CityHercules

StateCA

CountyContra Costa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, +1.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,838 → $3,209

up 13.1%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94547 in Hercules, CA paid around $2,838 a month. That figure now sits near $3,209, up 13.1% from the 2022 baseline. 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. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94547 in Hercules, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94547 covers Hercules, CA. The median rent here is $3,209/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($129,397/yr), ZIP 94547 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $128,000/year (about $62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,209/mo in ZIP 94547. The local median household income is $129,397/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94547?

Rent in ZIP 94547 has risen 7.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2021.

How does ZIP 94547 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94547 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #275 of 898 at $3,209/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94547 changed +7.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.