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ZIP 94801

Part of Richmond, CA
Pop. 33,591·Contra Costa County·684th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,368/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$403
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ZIP 94801 · $2,368
More expensive than 75% 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
$28,416/yr
At $2,368/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, -0.3% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94801 covers Richmond, CA. The median rent here is $2,368/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 35% of local median household income ($81,728/yr), ZIP 94801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94801 (Richmond, CA) is $2,368. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94801's median rent of $2,368/mo is $403 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94801 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #684 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,368/mo.

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 $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,368/mo in ZIP 94801. The local median household income is $81,728/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94801?

Rent in ZIP 94801 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94801 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,368/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($81,728/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 94801 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94801 compare to the rest of Richmond?

ZIP 94801 is more affordable than Richmond overall. At $2,368/mo, it's $141 below the Richmond citywide median of $2,509/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,368/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 94801's median household income ($81,728/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94801 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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