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ZIP 94608

Pop. 34,395·Alameda County·334th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,038/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
+$1,073
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ZIP 94608 · $3,038
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,456/yr
At $3,038/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94608 (Emeryville, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,395
Median income
$120,239
Median age
35.2
Renters
68.9%
Age distribution
13.4%
36%
30.8%
Under 1813.4%
18–3436%
35–5430.8%
55–649.3%
65+10.5%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
37.7%
24.4%
13.6%
18.1%
White37.7%
Black24.4%
Hispanic13.6%
Asian18.1%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
19.7%
64.3%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+64.3%
Housing tenure
31.1%
68.9%
Owner31.1%
Renter68.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94608 in Emeryville, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,487 → $3,038
up 22.2%
Income
$106,037 → $120,239
up 13.4%
Population
33,755 → 34,395
up 1.9%
Renter share
66.3% → 68.9%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
63% → 64.3%
+1.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 94608 in Emeryville, CA stood at $2,487 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,038, reflecting a 22.2% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $106,037 to $120,239 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 33,755 residents to roughly 34,395. Renters now make up 68.9% of households, compared with 66.3% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94608 in Emeryville, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94608 covers Emeryville, CA. The median rent here is $3,038/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($120,239/yr), ZIP 94608 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94608?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94608 (Emeryville, CA) is $3,038. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94608's median rent of $3,038/mo is $1,073 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94608 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94608 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #334 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,038/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,038/mo in ZIP 94608. The local median household income is $120,239/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94608?

Rent in ZIP 94608 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94608 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,038/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($120,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94608 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.9% of ZIP 94608 households are renters, while 31.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94608 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94608 compare to the rest of Emeryville?

ZIP 94608 is more affordable than Emeryville overall. At $3,038/mo, it's $141 below the Emeryville citywide median of $3,179/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94608 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,038/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94608's median household income ($120,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94608 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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