ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94550

Part of Livermore, CA

Pop. 49,873·Alameda County·335th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,007/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$1,075

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ZIP 94550 · $3,007

More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,430

1 BR

$2,700

2 BR

$3,300

3 BR

$4,220

4 BR+

$5,000

Research median

$3,300/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

January. Asking rents in ZIP 94550 usually run 1.4% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in August, about $69 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94550 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94550 changed +6.6% 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 94550 rose 13.8% while median household income rose 29.3% ($139,387 to $180,295). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94550 is 25.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($180,295) is $4,507 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($4,220); a 4-bedroom is $5,000.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94550. 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

$36,084/yr

At $3,007/mo median

Location

CityLivermore

StateCA

CountyAlameda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94550 (Livermore, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

49,873

Median income

$180,295

Median age

42.3

Renters

26.5%

Age distribution

23.2%

18.1%

27.6%

13.6%

17.5%

Under 1823.2%

18–3418.1%

35–5427.6%

55–6413.6%

65+17.5%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

63%

16.9%

15.5%

White63%

Black2.3%

Hispanic16.9%

Asian15.5%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

13%

27.3%

55.7%

No HS diploma4%

HS diploma13%

Some college27.3%

Bachelor's+55.7%

Housing tenure

73.5%

26.5%

Owner73.5%

Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94550 in Livermore, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,533 → $3,007

up 18.7%

Income

$158,887 → $180,295

up 13.5%

Population

50,119 → 49,873

down 0.5%

Renter share

23.9% → 26.5%

+2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

51.1% → 55.7%

+4.6 pts

Median age

42.9 → 42.3

-0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94550 in Livermore, CA has climbed from $2,533 to $3,007, a 18.7% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94550 in Livermore, CA now reports about $180,295, up from $158,887 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 26.5% of households, compared with 23.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 55.7% of adults here, versus 51.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94550 in Livermore, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94550 covers Livermore, CA. The median rent here is $3,007/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($180,295/yr), ZIP 94550 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94550?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (about $58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,007/mo in ZIP 94550. The local median household income is $180,295/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94550?

Rent in ZIP 94550 has risen 6.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94550?

Asking rents in ZIP 94550 are usually lowest in January, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $69 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94550?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94550 rose 13.8% while median household income rose 29.3%, from $139,387 to $180,295. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94550 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94550 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #335 of 898 at $3,007/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94550 changed +6.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.