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ZIP 94549

Pop. 28,420·Contra Costa County·111th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,974/mo
Year-over-Year
+47.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.5%
vs US Median
+$2,009
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94549 · $3,974
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,880
1 BR
$3,210
2 BR
$3,920
3 BR
$5,010
4 BR+
$5,940
Research median
$3,920/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
$47,688/yr
At $3,974/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 47.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+47.0% YoY, -5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94549 (Lafayette, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 79.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,420
Median income
$234,516
Median age
46.3
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
25.1%
28.3%
13%
22.5%
Under 1825.1%
18–3411.1%
35–5428.3%
55–6413%
65+22.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
12.1%
White71.9%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian12.1%
Other7.6%
Education (25+)
15.9%
79.2%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma4%
Some college15.9%
Bachelor's+79.2%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94549 in Lafayette, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,914 → $3,974
up 36.4%
Income
$190,250 → $234,516
up 23.3%
Population
28,545 → 28,420
down 0.4%
Renter share
26.1% → 21.1%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
73.5% → 79.2%
+5.7 pts
Median age
45.3 → 46.3
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94549 in Lafayette, CA paid around $2,914 a month. That figure now sits near $3,974, up 36.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $234,516 today, compared with $190,250 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 26.1% to 21.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 73.5% to 79.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94549 covers Lafayette, CA. The median rent here is $3,974/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,920/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($234,516/yr), ZIP 94549 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 47.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94549?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94549 (Lafayette, CA) is $3,974. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94549 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94549's median rent of $3,974/mo is $2,009 (102%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94549 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94549 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #111 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,974/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94549?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $159,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,974/mo in ZIP 94549. The local median household income is $234,516/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94549?

Rent in ZIP 94549 has increased 47.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94549 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94549 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,974/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($234,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94549 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94549 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 94549 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94549 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94549 compare to the rest of Lafayette?

ZIP 94549 sits right at the Lafayette citywide median of $3,974/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94549 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94549 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,974/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 94549's median household income ($234,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94549 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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