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ZIP 94612

Part of Oakland, CA
Pop. 18,175·Alameda County·446th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,798/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$833
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ZIP 94612 · $2,798
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,250
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$3,060
3 BR
$3,910
4 BR+
$4,640
Research median
$3,060/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
$33,576/yr
At $2,798/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94612 (Oakland, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,175
Median income
$74,037
Median age
38
Renters
91.4%
Age distribution
34.8%
30%
18.4%
Under 186.9%
18–3434.8%
35–5430%
55–6410%
65+18.4%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
30.9%
27.7%
25.1%
White30.9%
Black27.7%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian25.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
13.3%
18.6%
56.2%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+56.2%
Housing tenure
91.4%
Owner8.6%
Renter91.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94612 in Oakland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,671 → $2,798
up 4.8%
Income
$65,536 → $74,037
up 13.0%
Population
16,884 → 18,175
up 7.6%
Renter share
89.9% → 91.4%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
57% → 56.2%
-0.8 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94612 in Oakland, CA has increased from $2,671 to $2,798, a 4.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94612 in Oakland, CA now reports about $74,037, up from $65,536 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 16,884 residents to roughly 18,175. Renters now make up 91.4% of households, compared with 89.9% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94612 in Oakland, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94612 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,798/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($74,037/yr), ZIP 94612 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94612?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94612 (Oakland, CA) is $2,798. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94612 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94612's median rent of $2,798/mo is $833 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94612 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94612 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #446 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,798/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94612?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,798/mo in ZIP 94612. The local median household income is $74,037/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94612?

Rent in ZIP 94612 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94612 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94612 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,798/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($74,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94612 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 94612 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.4% of ZIP 94612 households are renters, while 8.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94612 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94612 compare to the rest of Oakland?

ZIP 94612 is pricier than Oakland as a whole. At $2,798/mo, it's $184 above the Oakland citywide median of $2,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94612 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94612 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,798/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 94612's median household income ($74,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94612 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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