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ZIP 94610

Part of Oakland, CA
Pop. 32,628·Alameda County·695th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,352/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$387
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ZIP 94610 · $2,352
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,224/yr
At $2,352/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, -0.4% 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
$2,078 → $2,352
up 13.2%
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 $2,078 to $2,352, a 13.2% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94610 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,352/mo as of July 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 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94610 (Oakland, CA) is $2,352. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94610's median rent of $2,352/mo is $387 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94610 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94610 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #695 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,352/mo.

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 (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,352/mo in ZIP 94610. The local median household income is $134,507/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94610?

Rent in ZIP 94610 has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94610 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,352/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($134,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94610 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62% of ZIP 94610 households are renters, while 38% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94610 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94610 compare to the rest of Oakland?

ZIP 94610 is more affordable than Oakland overall. At $2,352/mo, it's $262 below the Oakland citywide median of $2,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,352/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 94610's median household income ($134,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94610 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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