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ZIP 94553

Part of Martinez, CA
Pop. 48,643·Contra Costa County·646th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,461/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$496
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ZIP 94553 · $2,461
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,530
4 BR+
$4,180
Research median
$2,760/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
$29,532/yr
At $2,461/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94553 (Martinez, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,643
Median income
$124,130
Median age
42.6
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
19.5%
18.6%
29%
14.4%
18.6%
Under 1819.5%
18–3418.6%
35–5429%
55–6414.4%
65+18.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
62.4%
20.2%
White62.4%
Black3.3%
Hispanic20.2%
Asian10%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
17.9%
32.5%
42.9%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+42.9%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94553 in Martinez, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,925 → $2,461
up 27.8%
Income
$110,971 → $124,130
up 11.9%
Population
49,230 → 48,643
down 1.2%
Renter share
29.5% → 27.7%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
41.8% → 42.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.6
+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94553 in Martinez, CA has climbed by $536 per month, settling near $2,461 after starting the period at $1,925. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94553 in Martinez, CA now reports about $124,130, up from $110,971 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,230 to 48,643 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 27.7% of households rent today, against 29.5% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94553 in Martinez, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94553 covers Martinez, CA. The median rent here is $2,461/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($124,130/yr), ZIP 94553 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94553?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94553 (Martinez, CA) is $2,461. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94553 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94553's median rent of $2,461/mo is $496 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94553 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94553 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #646 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,461/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94553?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,461/mo in ZIP 94553. The local median household income is $124,130/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94553?

Rent in ZIP 94553 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94553 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94553 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,461/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($124,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94553 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94553 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of ZIP 94553 households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94553 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94553 compare to the rest of Martinez?

ZIP 94553 sits right at the Martinez citywide median of $2,461/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94553 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94553 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,461/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 94553's median household income ($124,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94553 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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