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ZIP 94561

Part of Oakley, CA
Pop. 46,368·Contra Costa County·222nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,369/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$1,404
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ZIP 94561 · $3,369
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,150
2 BR
$2,630
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,990
Research median
$2,630/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
$40,428/yr
At $3,369/mo median
Location
CityOakley
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94561 (Oakley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,368
Median income
$134,678
Median age
36.4
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
23.7%
23.3%
28.1%
13.3%
Under 1823.7%
18–3423.3%
35–5428.1%
55–6413.3%
65+11.5%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
45.6%
34.3%
White45.6%
Black9.4%
Hispanic34.3%
Asian9.8%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
27.3%
37.2%
24.4%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94561 in Oakley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,410 → $134,678
up 23.1%
Population
44,088 → 46,368
up 5.2%
Renter share
24.4% → 22.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 24.4%
+2.9 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.4
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $134,678 today, compared with $109,410 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 94561 in Oakley, CA adding about 2,280 residents over the five-year window, up 5.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 24.4% to 22.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.5% to 24.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94561 covers Oakley, CA. The median rent here is $3,369/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($134,678/yr), ZIP 94561 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94561?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94561 (Oakley, CA) is $3,369. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94561's median rent of $3,369/mo is $1,404 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94561 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94561 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #222 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,369/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94561?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,369/mo in ZIP 94561. The local median household income is $134,678/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94561?

Rent in ZIP 94561 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94561 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,369/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($134,678/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94561 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of ZIP 94561 households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94561 compare to the rest of Oakley?

ZIP 94561 sits right at the Oakley citywide median of $3,369/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94561 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,369/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94561's median household income ($134,678/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94561 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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