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ZIP 94903

Pop. 30,615·Marin County·277th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,205/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$1,240
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ZIP 94903 · $3,205
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,880
1 BR
$3,450
2 BR
$4,180
3 BR
$5,340
4 BR+
$5,530
Research median
$4,180/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
$38,460/yr
At $3,205/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMarin County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94903 (San Rafael, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,615
Median income
$142,083
Median age
49.5
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
16.2%
17.9%
24.7%
15.2%
26%
Under 1816.2%
18–3417.9%
35–5424.7%
55–6415.2%
65+26%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
19.4%
White66.9%
Black3.7%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian6.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
12.5%
23.8%
55.5%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma12.5%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+55.5%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94903 in San Rafael, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,690 → $3,205
up 19.1%
Income
$111,423 → $142,083
up 27.5%
Population
31,150 → 30,615
down 1.7%
Renter share
34.6% → 34.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.5% → 55.5%
+0.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94903 in San Rafael, CA paid around $2,690 a month. That figure now sits near $3,205, up 19.1% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $111,423 to $142,083 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.5% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 94903 in San Rafael, CA losing about 535 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 94903 in San Rafael, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94903 covers San Rafael, CA. The median rent here is $3,205/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,180/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($142,083/yr), ZIP 94903 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94903?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94903 (San Rafael, CA) is $3,205. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94903 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94903's median rent of $3,205/mo is $1,240 (63%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94903 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94903 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #277 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,205/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94903?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $128,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,205/mo in ZIP 94903. The local median household income is $142,083/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94903?

Rent in ZIP 94903 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94903 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94903 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,205/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($142,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94903 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94903 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of ZIP 94903 households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94903 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94903 compare to the rest of San Rafael?

ZIP 94903 is pricier than San Rafael as a whole. At $3,205/mo, it's $213 above the San Rafael citywide median of $2,992/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94903 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94903 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,205/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 94903's median household income ($142,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94903 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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