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ZIP 94597

Pop. 23,129·Contra Costa County·393rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,876/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$925
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ZIP 94597 · $2,876
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$2,390
1 BR
$2,660
2 BR
$3,250
3 BR
$4,160
4 BR+
$4,930
Research median
$3,250/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$34,512/yr
At $2,876/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94597 (Walnut Creek, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,129
Median income
$132,063
Median age
39.1
Renters
53.6%
Age distribution
17%
26.5%
27.7%
17.5%
Under 1817%
18–3426.5%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.3%
65+17.5%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.1%
18.4%
20.4%
White55.1%
Black3.6%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian20.4%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
20.7%
65.1%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma10.5%
Some college20.7%
Bachelor's+65.1%
Housing tenure
46.4%
53.6%
Owner46.4%
Renter53.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94597 in Walnut Creek, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,247 → $2,876
up 28.0%
Income
$133,930 → $132,063
down 1.4%
Population
23,725 → 23,129
down 2.5%
Renter share
51.2% → 53.6%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
68.4% → 65.1%
-3.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 94597 in Walnut Creek, CA has increased 28.0% since 2021, going from about $2,247 per month to roughly $2,876 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $133,930 in 2021 to $132,063 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.4 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 23,725 to 23,129 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 53.6% of households rent today, against 51.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 68.4% to 65.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94597 in Walnut Creek, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 94597 covers Walnut Creek, CA. The median rent here is $2,876/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($132,063/yr), ZIP 94597 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94597?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94597 (Walnut Creek, CA) is $2,876. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94597 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94597's median rent of $2,876/mo is $925 (47%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 94597 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94597 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #393 out of 898 ZIPs at $2,876/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94597?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,876/mo in ZIP 94597. The local median household income is $132,063/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94597?

Rent in ZIP 94597 has increased 8.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94597 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94597 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,876/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($132,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94597 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94597 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.6% of ZIP 94597 households are renters, while 46.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94597 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94597 compare to the rest of Walnut Creek?

ZIP 94597 is more affordable than Walnut Creek overall. At $2,876/mo, it's $33 below the Walnut Creek citywide median of $2,909/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94597 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94597 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,876/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 94597's median household income ($132,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94597 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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