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ZIP 94578

Pop. 41,769·Alameda County·619th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,498/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$533
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94578 · $2,498
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,470
4 BR+
$4,110
Research median
$2,710/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
$29,976/yr
At $2,498/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 (-0.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94578 (San Leandro, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,769
Median income
$94,084
Median age
37.9
Renters
55.9%
Age distribution
21.2%
23.1%
29.2%
12.5%
13.9%
Under 1821.2%
18–3423.1%
35–5429.2%
55–6412.5%
65+13.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
18.3%
18.5%
34.4%
27.4%
White18.3%
Black18.5%
Hispanic34.4%
Asian27.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
18.9%
25.1%
30.3%
25.8%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+25.8%
Housing tenure
44.1%
55.9%
Owner44.1%
Renter55.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94578 in San Leandro, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,100 → $2,498
up 19.0%
Income
$74,912 → $94,084
up 25.6%
Population
42,370 → 41,769
down 1.4%
Renter share
60.5% → 55.9%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 25.8%
+0.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94578 in San Leandro, CA has increased from $2,100 to $2,498, a 19.0% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,912 in 2021 to $94,084 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 42,370 residents to roughly 41,769. Renters now make up 55.9% of households, compared with 60.5% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94578 in San Leandro, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94578 covers San Leandro, CA. The median rent here is $2,498/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($94,084/yr), ZIP 94578 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94578?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94578 (San Leandro, CA) is $2,498. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94578 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94578's median rent of $2,498/mo is $533 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94578 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94578 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #619 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,498/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94578?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,498/mo in ZIP 94578. The local median household income is $94,084/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94578?

Rent in ZIP 94578 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94578 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94578 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,498/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($94,084/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94578 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94578 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.9% of ZIP 94578 households are renters, while 44.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94578 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94578 compare to the rest of San Leandro?

ZIP 94578 is pricier than San Leandro as a whole. At $2,498/mo, it's $30 above the San Leandro citywide median of $2,468/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94578 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94578 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,498/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 94578's median household income ($94,084/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94578 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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