ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94904

Pop. 12,815·Marin County·28th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$5,344/mo
Year-over-Year
+53.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$3,379
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 94904 · $5,344
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,710
2 BR
$3,280
3 BR
$4,190
4 BR+
$4,340
Research median
$3,280/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$64,128/yr
At $5,344/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMarin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 53.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+53.3% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94904 (Kentfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,815
Median income
$169,118
Median age
50.9
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
18.8%
13.6%
23.6%
16.5%
27.5%
Under 1818.8%
18–3413.6%
35–5423.6%
55–6416.5%
65+27.5%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
White78.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian6.6%
Other6%
Education (25+)
18%
73.5%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma7.7%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+73.5%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94904 in Kentfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$143,338 → $169,118
up 18.0%
Population
13,391 → 12,815
down 4.3%
Renter share
35.9% → 37.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
71.4% → 73.5%
+2.1 pts
Median age
49.5 → 50.9
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $143,338 to $169,118 across the same window, up 18.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94904 in Kentfield, CA losing about 576 residents over the five-year window, down 4.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 71.4% to 73.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94904 covers Kentfield, CA. The median rent here is $5,344/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,280/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($169,118/yr), ZIP 94904 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 53.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94904?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94904 (Kentfield, CA) is $5,344. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94904's median rent of $5,344/mo is $3,379 (172%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94904 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94904 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #28 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $5,344/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $214,000/year (~$103/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,344/mo in ZIP 94904. The local median household income is $169,118/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94904?

Rent in ZIP 94904 has increased 53.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94904 is considered moderate for renters. At $5,344/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($169,118/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94904 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 94904 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94904 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 94904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94904 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $5,344/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 94904's median household income ($169,118/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94904 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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