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ZIP 94621

Part of Oakland, CA
Pop. 33,840·Alameda County·595th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,548/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
+12.3%
vs US Median
+$583
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ZIP 94621 · $2,548
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,990
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,420/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
$30,576/yr
At $2,548/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, +12.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94621 (Oakland, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,840
Median income
$52,049
Median age
33.3
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
26.1%
26.8%
25.6%
12.7%
Under 1826.1%
18–3426.8%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.7%
65+8.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
23%
61.7%
White9%
Black23%
Hispanic61.7%
Asian4.8%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
34%
29.5%
23%
13.5%
No HS diploma34%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+13.5%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94621 in Oakland, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,003 → $52,049
up 10.7%
Population
35,379 → 33,840
down 4.4%
Renter share
67.4% → 63.6%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 13.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
30.8 → 33.3
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,003 to $52,049 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 35,379 residents to roughly 33,840. Renters now make up 63.6% of households, compared with 67.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94621 covers Oakland, CA. The median rent here is $2,548/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($52,049/yr), ZIP 94621 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94621?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94621 (Oakland, CA) is $2,548. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94621's median rent of $2,548/mo is $583 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94621 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94621 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #595 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,548/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94621?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,548/mo in ZIP 94621. The local median household income is $52,049/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94621?

Rent in ZIP 94621 has increased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94621 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,548/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($52,049/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94621 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 94621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 94621 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94621 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94621 compare to the rest of Oakland?

ZIP 94621 is more affordable than Oakland overall. At $2,548/mo, it's $66 below the Oakland citywide median of $2,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94621 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,548/mo, rent takes ~59% of ZIP 94621's median household income ($52,049/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94621 59%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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