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ZIP 94806

Part of Richmond, CA
Pop. 62,546·Contra Costa County·703rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,332/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$367
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ZIP 94806 · $2,332
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,210
4 BR+
$3,800
Research median
$2,510/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
$27,984/yr
At $2,332/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyContra Costa County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94806 (Richmond, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,546
Median income
$86,034
Median age
36.7
Renters
50.1%
Age distribution
22.5%
25.1%
28.3%
13.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3425.1%
35–5428.3%
55–6411%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
16%
13.9%
50.3%
16.2%
White16%
Black13.9%
Hispanic50.3%
Asian16.2%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
20.4%
26.8%
28.3%
24.5%
No HS diploma20.4%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
49.9%
50.1%
Owner49.9%
Renter50.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94806 in Richmond, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,867 → $86,034
up 14.9%
Population
65,072 → 62,546
down 3.9%
Renter share
52.1% → 50.1%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 24.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.7
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,867 in 2021 to $86,034 more recently. The population has contracted by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 65,072 residents to roughly 62,546. Renters now make up 50.1% of households, compared with 52.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94806 covers Richmond, CA. The median rent here is $2,332/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($86,034/yr), ZIP 94806 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94806?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94806 (Richmond, CA) is $2,332. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94806 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94806's median rent of $2,332/mo is $367 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94806 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94806 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #703 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,332/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94806?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,332/mo in ZIP 94806. The local median household income is $86,034/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94806?

Rent in ZIP 94806 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94806 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94806 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,332/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($86,034/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94806 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94806 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.1% of ZIP 94806 households are renters, while 49.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 94806 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 94806 compare to the rest of Richmond?

ZIP 94806 is more affordable than Richmond overall. At $2,332/mo, it's $177 below the Richmond citywide median of $2,509/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94806 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94806 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,332/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 94806's median household income ($86,034/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94806 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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