ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94582

Part of San Ramon, CA

Pop. 47,424·Contra Costa County·208th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,402/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$1,470

Reported rents

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ZIP 94582 · $3,402

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$2,610

1 BR

$2,910

2 BR

$3,550

3 BR

$4,540

4 BR+

$5,380

Research median

$3,550/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 94582 usually run 1.1% below trend in January and 1.2% above it in July, about $78 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94582 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94582 changed +6.3% 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 94582 rose 16.9% while median household income rose 22.3% ($175,490 to $214,677). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94582 is 23.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($214,677) is $5,367 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($4,540); a 4-bedroom is $5,380.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 94583, 3 miles away, rents for 14% less ($2,930/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94582. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$40,824/yr

At $3,402/mo median

Location

CitySan Ramon

StateCA

CountyContra Costa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94582 (San Ramon, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 77.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,424

Median income

$214,677

Median age

42.3

Renters

29.7%

Age distribution

26.4%

13.8%

36.4%

13.1%

Under 1826.4%

18–3413.8%

35–5436.4%

55–6413.1%

65+10.4%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

26%

59.6%

White26%

Black4.3%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian59.6%

Other5%

Education (25+)

13.9%

77.3%

No HS diploma2.9%

HS diploma5.9%

Some college13.9%

Bachelor's+77.3%

Housing tenure

70.3%

29.7%

Owner70.3%

Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94582 in San Ramon, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,845 → $3,402

up 19.6%

Income

$186,367 → $214,677

up 15.2%

Population

47,319 → 47,424

up 0.2%

Renter share

30% → 29.7%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

75.9% → 77.3%

+1.4 pts

Median age

40.4 → 42.3

+1.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 94582 in San Ramon, CA has shifted from $2,845 to $3,402, up 19.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $186,367 to $214,677 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94582 in San Ramon, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94582 covers San Ramon, CA. The median rent here is $3,402/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,550/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($214,677/yr), ZIP 94582 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94582?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $136,000/year (about $65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,402/mo in ZIP 94582. The local median household income is $214,677/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94582?

Rent in ZIP 94582 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94582?

Asking rents in ZIP 94582 are usually lowest in January, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $78 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94582?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94582 rose 16.9% while median household income rose 22.3%, from $175,490 to $214,677. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94582 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94582 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #208 of 898 at $3,402/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94582 changed +6.3%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.