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ZIP 94551

Pop. 37,885·Alameda County·300th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,131/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$1,166
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94551 · $3,131
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,620
2 BR
$3,200
3 BR
$4,090
4 BR+
$4,850
Research median
$3,200/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
$37,572/yr
At $3,131/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94551 (Livermore, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,885
Median income
$145,392
Median age
39.7
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
22.3%
20.4%
30.1%
15.2%
12.1%
Under 1822.3%
18–3420.4%
35–5430.1%
55–6415.2%
65+12.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
28.1%
18.2%
White50.8%
Black1.6%
Hispanic28.1%
Asian18.2%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
14.1%
29.9%
48.1%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+48.1%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94551 in Livermore, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,741 → $3,131
up 14.2%
Income
$116,269 → $145,392
up 25.0%
Population
40,552 → 37,885
down 6.6%
Renter share
31.4% → 29.4%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.6% → 48.1%
+7.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.7
+1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 94551 in Livermore, CA has climbed 14.2% since 2021, going from about $2,741 per month to roughly $3,131 today. Census figures show median household income at $145,392 today, compared with $116,269 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 10.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,552 to 37,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. About 29.4% of households rent today, against 31.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.6% to 48.1%. 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 94551 covers Livermore, CA. The median rent here is $3,131/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,200/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($145,392/yr), ZIP 94551 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94551?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94551 (Livermore, CA) is $3,131. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94551 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94551's median rent of $3,131/mo is $1,166 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94551 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94551 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #300 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,131/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94551?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,131/mo in ZIP 94551. The local median household income is $145,392/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94551?

Rent in ZIP 94551 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 94551 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94551 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,131/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($145,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94551 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94551 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of ZIP 94551 households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94551 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94551 compare to the rest of Livermore?

ZIP 94551 is pricier than Livermore as a whole. At $3,131/mo, it's $49 above the Livermore citywide median of $3,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94551 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94551 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,131/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 94551's median household income ($145,392/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94551 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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