ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94610

Part of Oakland, CA

Pop. 32,628·Alameda County·691st most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,344/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$412

Reported rents

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ZIP 94610 · $2,344

More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,180

1 BR

$2,430

2 BR

$2,970

3 BR

$3,800

4 BR+

$4,500

Research median

$2,970/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 94610 usually run 0.6% below trend in December and 0.7% above it in July, about $30 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94610 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94610 changed +6.1% 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 94610 rose -5% while median household income rose 33.5% ($100,717 to $134,507). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94610 is 0.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($134,507) is $3,363 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,970); a 3-bedroom is $3,800.

Rank in Oakland

2nd cheapest of 12 ZIP codes in Oakland.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94610. 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

$28,128/yr

At $2,344/mo median

Location

CityOakland

StateCA

CountyAlameda County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94610 (Oakland, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,628

Median income

$134,507

Median age

40.6

Renters

62%

Age distribution

15.7%

23.4%

32.7%

17.5%

Under 1815.7%

18–3423.4%

35–5432.7%

55–6410.6%

65+17.5%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

52.7%

12.3%

16.4%

White52.7%

Black11.6%

Hispanic12.3%

Asian16.4%

Other7.1%

Education (25+)

17.2%

72.4%

No HS diploma3.9%

HS diploma6.5%

Some college17.2%

Bachelor's+72.4%

Housing tenure

38%

62%

Owner38%

Renter62%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94610 in Oakland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,093 → $2,344

up 12.0%

Income

$117,530 → $134,507

up 14.4%

Population

32,144 → 32,628

up 1.5%

Renter share

63.5% → 62%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

73% → 72.4%

-0.6 pts

Median age

38.7 → 40.6

+1.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94610 in Oakland, CA has climbed from $2,093 to $2,344, a 12.0% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $117,530 in 2021 to $134,507 more recently. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 32,144 residents to roughly 32,628. Renters now make up 62% of households, compared with 63.5% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94610 in Oakland, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94610 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,344/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,970/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($134,507/yr), ZIP 94610 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,344/mo in ZIP 94610. The local median household income is $134,507/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94610?

Rent in ZIP 94610 has risen 6.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94610?

Asking rents in ZIP 94610 are usually lowest in December, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $30 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94610?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94610 rose -5% while median household income rose 33.5%, from $100,717 to $134,507. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94610 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94610 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #691 of 898 at $2,344/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94610 changed +6.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.