ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94801

Part of Richmond, CA

Pop. 33,591·Contra Costa County·728th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,263/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$331

Reported rents

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ZIP 94801 · $2,263

More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94801 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94801 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($81,728) is $2,043 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,990); a 2-bedroom is $2,420.

Rank in Richmond

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Richmond.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94801. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,156/yr

At $2,263/mo median

Location

CityRichmond

StateCA

CountyContra Costa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94801 (Richmond, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,591

Median income

$81,728

Median age

34.7

Renters

51.5%

Age distribution

23.9%

26.6%

26.1%

12.3%

Under 1823.9%

18–3426.6%

35–5426.1%

55–6411.1%

65+12.3%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

15.1%

66.4%

White15.1%

Black10.3%

Hispanic66.4%

Asian6.2%

Other1.9%

Education (25+)

32.6%

24.6%

23.2%

19.6%

No HS diploma32.6%

HS diploma24.6%

Some college23.2%

Bachelor's+19.6%

Housing tenure

48.5%

51.5%

Owner48.5%

Renter51.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94801 in Richmond, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$72,456 → $81,728

up 12.8%

Population

33,178 → 33,591

up 1.2%

Renter share

52% → 51.5%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

18.8% → 19.6%

+0.8 pts

Median age

33.4 → 34.7

+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,456 in 2021 to $81,728 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 33,178 to 33,591 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94801 covers Richmond, CA. The median rent here is $2,263/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($81,728/yr), ZIP 94801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,263/mo in ZIP 94801. The local median household income is $81,728/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94801?

Rent in ZIP 94801 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 94801 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94801 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #728 of 898 at $2,263/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94801 changed +4.7%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.