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ZIP 94566

Pop. 44,222·Alameda County·262nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,254/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,289
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ZIP 94566 · $3,254
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,440
1 BR
$2,720
2 BR
$3,320
3 BR
$4,250
4 BR+
$5,030
Research median
$3,320/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
$39,048/yr
At $3,254/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94566 (Pleasanton, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,222
Median income
$191,155
Median age
45.1
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
23.1%
13.4%
32.8%
12.9%
17.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3413.4%
35–5432.8%
55–6412.9%
65+17.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
43.3%
12.7%
39.3%
White43.3%
Black0.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian39.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
17.7%
68.1%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+68.1%
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 94566 in Pleasanton, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,707 → $3,254
up 20.2%
Income
$172,403 → $191,155
up 10.9%
Population
45,648 → 44,222
down 3.1%
Renter share
29.5% → 29.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
66.7% → 68.1%
+1.4 pts
Median age
43.5 → 45.1
+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 94566 in Pleasanton, CA has increased 20.2% since 2021, going from about $2,707 per month to roughly $3,254 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94566 in Pleasanton, CA now reports about $191,155, up from $172,403 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.3 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 45,648 to 44,222 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94566 in Pleasanton, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94566 covers Pleasanton, CA. The median rent here is $3,254/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,320/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($191,155/yr), ZIP 94566 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94566?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94566 (Pleasanton, CA) is $3,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94566 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94566's median rent of $3,254/mo is $1,289 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94566 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94566 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #262 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94566?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,254/mo in ZIP 94566. The local median household income is $191,155/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94566?

Rent in ZIP 94566 has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94566 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94566 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,254/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($191,155/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94566 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94566 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of ZIP 94566 households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94566 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94566 compare to the rest of Pleasanton?

ZIP 94566 is pricier than Pleasanton as a whole. At $3,254/mo, it's $74 above the Pleasanton citywide median of $3,180/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94566 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94566 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,254/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 94566's median household income ($191,155/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94566 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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