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ZIP 94709

Part of Berkeley, CA
Pop. 12,146·Alameda County·459th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,777/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
+$812
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94709 · $2,777
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,290
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,580
4 BR+
$4,240
Research median
$2,800/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
$33,324/yr
At $2,777/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94709 (Berkeley, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 79.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,146
Median income
$89,054
Median age
30.4
Renters
75.7%
Age distribution
52.7%
18%
14.9%
Under 186.1%
18–3452.7%
35–5418%
55–648.3%
65+14.9%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
52.7%
27.8%
White52.7%
Black4.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian27.8%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
79.9%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma4.7%
Some college10.9%
Bachelor's+79.9%
Housing tenure
24.3%
75.7%
Owner24.3%
Renter75.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94709 in Berkeley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,808 → $89,054
up 11.6%
Population
12,115 → 12,146
up 0.3%
Renter share
69.7% → 75.7%
+6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
79.2% → 79.9%
+0.7 pts

Median household income climbed from $79,808 to $89,054 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.6% shift. The renter share has risen from 69.7% to 75.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94709 covers Berkeley, CA. The median rent here is $2,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($89,054/yr), ZIP 94709 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94709?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94709 (Berkeley, CA) is $2,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94709 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94709's median rent of $2,777/mo is $812 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94709 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94709 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #459 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94709?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,777/mo in ZIP 94709. The local median household income is $89,054/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94709?

Rent in ZIP 94709 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 94709 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94709 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,777/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($89,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94709 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94709 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.7% of ZIP 94709 households are renters, while 24.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94709 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94709 compare to the rest of Berkeley?

ZIP 94709 is more affordable than Berkeley overall. At $2,777/mo, it's $164 below the Berkeley citywide median of $2,941/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94709 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94709 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,777/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 94709's median household income ($89,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94709 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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