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ZIP 94601

Part of Oakland, CA
Pop. 53,259·Alameda County·783rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,103/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$138
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94601 · $2,103
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,990
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,420/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
$25,236/yr
At $2,103/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.5% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94601 (Oakland, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,259
Median income
$72,359
Median age
36.1
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
22.5%
25.5%
28.4%
12.5%
Under 1822.5%
18–3425.5%
35–5428.4%
55–6411.2%
65+12.5%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
14.8%
13.5%
52.3%
17.3%
White14.8%
Black13.5%
Hispanic52.3%
Asian17.3%
Other2%
Education (25+)
28.6%
22.3%
23%
26.1%
No HS diploma28.6%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+26.1%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94601 in Oakland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,762 → $2,103
up 19.4%
Income
$54,972 → $72,359
up 31.6%
Population
52,950 → 53,259
up 0.6%
Renter share
67.3% → 63.6%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 26.1%
+4.5 pts
Median age
34.3 → 36.1
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94601 in Oakland, CA has climbed by $341 per month, settling near $2,103 after starting the period at $1,762. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,972 in 2021 to $72,359 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 12.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 63.6% of households rent today, against 67.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.6% to 26.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94601 in Oakland, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94601 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,103/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($72,359/yr), ZIP 94601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94601 (Oakland, CA) is $2,103. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94601's median rent of $2,103/mo is $138 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94601 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #783 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,103/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,103/mo in ZIP 94601. The local median household income is $72,359/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94601?

Rent in ZIP 94601 has increased 16.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94601 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,103/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($72,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 94601 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94601 compare to the rest of Oakland?

ZIP 94601 is more affordable than Oakland overall. At $2,103/mo, it's $511 below the Oakland citywide median of $2,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,103/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 94601's median household income ($72,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94601 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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