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ZIP 94550

Pop. 49,873·Alameda County·341st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,027/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
+$1,062
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ZIP 94550 · $3,027
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,324/yr
At $3,027/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +6.7% 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%
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
$2,464 → $3,027
up 22.8%
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 $2,464 to $3,027, a 22.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94550 covers Livermore, CA. The median rent here is $3,027/mo as of July 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 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94550?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94550 (Livermore, CA) is $3,027. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94550 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94550's median rent of $3,027/mo is $1,062 (54%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94550 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94550 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #341 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,027/mo.

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 $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,027/mo in ZIP 94550. The local median household income is $180,295/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94550?

Rent in ZIP 94550 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94550 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94550 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,027/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($180,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94550 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94550 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of ZIP 94550 households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94550 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94550 compare to the rest of Livermore?

ZIP 94550 is more affordable than Livermore overall. At $3,027/mo, it's $55 below the Livermore citywide median of $3,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94550 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94550 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,027/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 94550's median household income ($180,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94550 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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