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ZIP 94609

Part of Oakland, CA
Pop. 23,928·Alameda County·497th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,711/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$746
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ZIP 94609 · $2,711
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,220
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$3,020
3 BR
$3,860
4 BR+
$4,580
Research median
$3,020/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
$32,532/yr
At $2,711/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94609 (Oakland, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,928
Median income
$107,834
Median age
35.6
Renters
67.1%
Age distribution
14.7%
33.4%
31.2%
Under 1814.7%
18–3433.4%
35–5431.2%
55–6410%
65+10.8%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
23.8%
14.2%
White44.9%
Black23.8%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian10.8%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
20.3%
65.1%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma9.4%
Some college20.3%
Bachelor's+65.1%
Housing tenure
32.9%
67.1%
Owner32.9%
Renter67.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94609 in Oakland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,381 → $2,711
up 13.9%
Income
$99,783 → $107,834
up 8.1%
Population
24,623 → 23,928
down 2.8%
Renter share
66.7% → 67.1%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
61.4% → 65.1%
+3.7 pts
Median age
34.9 → 35.6
+0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94609 in Oakland, CA has increased from $2,381 to $2,711, a 13.9% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $99,783 in 2021 to $107,834 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 24,623 residents to roughly 23,928. College-educated residents now make up 65.1% of adults here, versus 61.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94609 in Oakland, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94609 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,711/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($107,834/yr), ZIP 94609 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94609 (Oakland, CA) is $2,711. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94609's median rent of $2,711/mo is $746 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94609 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94609 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #497 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,711/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,711/mo in ZIP 94609. The local median household income is $107,834/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94609?

Rent in ZIP 94609 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94609 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,711/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($107,834/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94609 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.1% of ZIP 94609 households are renters, while 32.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94609 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94609 compare to the rest of Oakland?

ZIP 94609 is pricier than Oakland as a whole. At $2,711/mo, it's $97 above the Oakland citywide median of $2,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,711/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94609's median household income ($107,834/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94609 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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