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ZIP 94803

Part of Richmond, CA
Pop. 27,659·Contra Costa County·459th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,777/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$812
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94803 · $2,777
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,500
4 BR+
$4,150
Research median
$2,740/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
CountyContra Costa County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94803 (Richmond, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,659
Median income
$118,447
Median age
42.3
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
18.3%
22%
24.9%
14.1%
20.7%
Under 1818.3%
18–3422%
35–5424.9%
55–6414.1%
65+20.7%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
13.5%
29.4%
23.9%
White29.3%
Black13.5%
Hispanic29.4%
Asian23.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
18.4%
31.7%
41.8%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94803 in Richmond, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,696 → $118,447
up 16.5%
Population
27,133 → 27,659
up 1.9%
Renter share
27.3% → 27.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
40.9% → 41.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
44.4 → 42.3
-2.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $101,696 in 2021 to $118,447 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 27,133 to 27,659 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94803 covers Richmond, CA. The median rent here is $2,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($118,447/yr), ZIP 94803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94803 (Richmond, CA) is $2,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94803's median rent of $2,777/mo is $812 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94803 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94803 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 94803?

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 94803. The local median household income is $118,447/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94803?

Rent in ZIP 94803 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94803 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,777/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($118,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 94803 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94803 compare to the rest of Richmond?

ZIP 94803 is pricier than Richmond as a whole. At $2,777/mo, it's $268 above the Richmond citywide median of $2,509/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,777/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 94803's median household income ($118,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94803 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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