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ZIP 94580

Pop. 29,420·Alameda County·679th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,378/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
+$413
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94580 · $2,378
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,080
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,830
3 BR
$3,620
4 BR+
$4,290
Research median
$2,830/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
$28,536/yr
At $2,378/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94580 (San Lorenzo, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,420
Median income
$110,729
Median age
41.9
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
18.7%
22.4%
27.1%
15.3%
16.6%
Under 1818.7%
18–3422.4%
35–5427.1%
55–6415.3%
65+16.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
22.8%
37.2%
35.6%
White22.8%
Black4.3%
Hispanic37.2%
Asian35.6%
Education (25+)
16.7%
25.4%
31.8%
26.1%
No HS diploma16.7%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+26.1%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94580 in San Lorenzo, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,360 → $110,729
up 11.4%
Population
30,262 → 29,420
down 2.8%
Renter share
27% → 28.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 26.1%
-0.8 pts
Median age
40.2 → 41.9
+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $99,360 in 2021 to $110,729 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 30,262 residents to roughly 29,420.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94580 covers San Lorenzo, CA. The median rent here is $2,378/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,830/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($110,729/yr), ZIP 94580 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94580?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94580 (San Lorenzo, CA) is $2,378. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94580 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94580's median rent of $2,378/mo is $413 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94580 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94580 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #679 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,378/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94580?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,378/mo in ZIP 94580. The local median household income is $110,729/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94580?

Rent in ZIP 94580 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94580 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94580 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,378/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($110,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94580 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94580 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 94580 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94580 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94580 compare to the rest of San Lorenzo?

ZIP 94580 is pricier than San Lorenzo as a whole. At $2,378/mo, it's $140 above the San Lorenzo citywide median of $2,238/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94580 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94580 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,378/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 94580's median household income ($110,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94580 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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