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ZIP 94577

Pop. 46,317·Alameda County·658th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,422/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$457
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ZIP 94577 · $2,422
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,750
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,170
Research median
$2,750/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,064/yr
At $2,422/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 (+4.1% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94577 (San Leandro, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,317
Median income
$108,772
Median age
41.3
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
18.1%
21.5%
29.2%
12.4%
18.8%
Under 1818.1%
18–3421.5%
35–5429.2%
55–6412.4%
65+18.8%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
24.8%
12.5%
29.8%
31.2%
White24.8%
Black12.5%
Hispanic29.8%
Asian31.2%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
14.6%
19.2%
27.7%
38.5%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+38.5%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94577 in San Leandro, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,112 → $2,422
up 14.7%
Income
$97,476 → $108,772
up 11.6%
Population
49,123 → 46,317
down 5.7%
Renter share
43.4% → 44.5%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 38.5%
+2.0 pts
Median age
40.6 → 41.3
+0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 94577 in San Leandro, CA has increased 14.7% since 2021, going from about $2,112 per month to roughly $2,422 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,476 in 2021 to $108,772 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.1 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 49,123 to 46,317 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.5% to 38.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94577 in San Leandro, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94577 covers San Leandro, CA. The median rent here is $2,422/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($108,772/yr), ZIP 94577 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94577?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94577 (San Leandro, CA) is $2,422. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94577 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94577's median rent of $2,422/mo is $457 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94577 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94577 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #658 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,422/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94577?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,422/mo in ZIP 94577. The local median household income is $108,772/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94577?

Rent in ZIP 94577 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94577 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94577 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,422/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($108,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94577 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94577 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 94577 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94577 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94577 compare to the rest of San Leandro?

ZIP 94577 is more affordable than San Leandro overall. At $2,422/mo, it's $46 below the San Leandro citywide median of $2,468/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94577 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94577 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,422/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94577's median household income ($108,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94577 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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