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ZIP 94901

Pop. 41,307·Marin County·457th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,778/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$813
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ZIP 94901 · $2,778
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,580
2 BR
$3,120
3 BR
$3,990
4 BR+
$4,130
Research median
$3,120/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
$33,336/yr
At $2,778/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMarin County
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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 (+4.6% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94901 (San Rafael, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,307
Median income
$115,330
Median age
41.6
Renters
49%
Age distribution
21.6%
18.7%
28.1%
12.6%
19%
Under 1821.6%
18–3418.7%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.6%
65+19%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
50%
41.2%
White50%
Black0.8%
Hispanic41.2%
Asian4.8%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
17%
13.7%
20.2%
49%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+49%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94901 in San Rafael, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,331 → $2,778
up 19.2%
Income
$105,706 → $115,330
up 9.1%
Population
42,307 → 41,307
down 2.4%
Renter share
51.2% → 49%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
50% → 49%
-1.0 pts
Median age
40.9 → 41.6
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 94901 in San Rafael, CA has climbed by $447 per month, settling near $2,778 after starting the period at $2,331. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 94901 in San Rafael, CA now reports about $115,330, up from $105,706 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 42,307 to 41,307 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 49% of households rent today, against 51.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 94901 in San Rafael, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94901 covers San Rafael, CA. The median rent here is $2,778/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,120/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($115,330/yr), ZIP 94901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94901 (San Rafael, CA) is $2,778. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94901's median rent of $2,778/mo is $813 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94901 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94901 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #457 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,778/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94901?

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 $2,778/mo in ZIP 94901. The local median household income is $115,330/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94901?

Rent in ZIP 94901 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94901 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,778/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($115,330/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 94901 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94901 compare to the rest of San Rafael?

ZIP 94901 is more affordable than San Rafael overall. At $2,778/mo, it's $214 below the San Rafael citywide median of $2,992/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,778/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 94901's median household income ($115,330/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94901 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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