ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94565

Part of Pittsburg, CA

Pop. 100,488·Contra Costa County·641st most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,429/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$497

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ZIP 94565 · $2,429

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,930

1 BR

$2,150

2 BR

$2,620

3 BR

$3,350

4 BR+

$3,970

Research median

$2,620/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94565 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94565 changed +3.7% 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 94565 rose 25.3% while median household income rose 33.4% ($71,629 to $95,556). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94565 is 27.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($95,556) is $2,389 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,150); a 2-bedroom is $2,620.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94565. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,148/yr

At $2,429/mo median

Location

CityPittsburg

StateCA

CountyContra Costa County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94565 (Pittsburg, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

100,488

Median income

$95,556

Median age

35.4

Renters

39.1%

Age distribution

22.9%

26.6%

25.6%

13%

Under 1822.9%

18–3426.6%

35–5425.6%

55–6411.9%

65+13%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

18%

12.8%

49%

17.6%

White18%

Black12.8%

Hispanic49%

Asian17.6%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

21.3%

27.6%

29.8%

21.3%

No HS diploma21.3%

HS diploma27.6%

Some college29.8%

Bachelor's+21.3%

Housing tenure

60.9%

39.1%

Owner60.9%

Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94565 in Pittsburg, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,020 → $2,429

up 20.2%

Income

$83,703 → $95,556

up 14.2%

Population

100,700 → 100,488

down 0.2%

Renter share

41.9% → 39.1%

-2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

19.6% → 21.3%

+1.7 pts

Median age

34.7 → 35.4

+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94565 in Pittsburg, CA has shifted from $2,020 to $2,429, up 20.2% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $83,703 to $95,556 across the same window, up 14.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 41.9% to 39.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94565 in Pittsburg, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94565 covers Pittsburg, CA. The median rent here is $2,429/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($95,556/yr), ZIP 94565 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94565?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,429/mo in ZIP 94565. The local median household income is $95,556/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94565?

Rent in ZIP 94565 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94565?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94565 rose 25.3% while median household income rose 33.4%, from $71,629 to $95,556. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94565 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94565 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #641 of 898 at $2,429/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94565 changed +3.7%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.