ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 94928

Pop. 46,829·Sonoma County·598th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,540/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$608
Reported rents
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ZIP 94928 · $2,540
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,360
2 BR
$3,100
3 BR
$4,260
4 BR+
$4,550
Research median
$3,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

October. Asking rents in ZIP 94928 usually run 0.6% below trend in October and 0.9% above it in June, about $38 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 94928 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 94928 changed +6.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94928 rose 18.7% while median household income rose 38.2% ($71,824 to $99,280). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 94928 is 26.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,280) is $2,482 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,360); a 2-bedroom is $3,100.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 94928. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$30,480/yr
At $2,540/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94928 (Rohnert Park, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,829
Median income
$99,280
Median age
33.8
Renters
50.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
32.6%
23.1%
13.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3432.6%
35–5423.1%
55–6411.1%
65+13.9%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
56.3%
32.6%
White56.3%
Black2.6%
Hispanic32.6%
Asian7.2%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
22.1%
36%
30.6%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+30.6%
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 94928 in Rohnert Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,065 → $2,540
up 23.0%
Income
$82,894 → $99,280
up 19.8%
Population
45,910 → 46,829
up 2.0%
Renter share
49.5% → 50.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
31% → 30.6%
-0.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94928 in Rohnert Park, CA paid around $2,065 a month. That figure now sits near $2,540, up 23.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,894 in 2021 to $99,280 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94928 in Rohnert Park, CA adding about 919 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94928 in Rohnert Park, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 94928 covers Rohnert Park, CA. The median rent here is $2,540/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,100/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($99,280/yr), ZIP 94928 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94928?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,540/mo in ZIP 94928. The local median household income is $99,280/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94928?

Rent in ZIP 94928 has risen 6.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 94928?

Asking rents in ZIP 94928 are usually lowest in October, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $38 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 94928?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 94928 rose 18.7% while median household income rose 38.2%, from $71,824 to $99,280. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 94928 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94928 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #598 of 898 at $2,540/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 94928 changed +6.0%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 94928 compare to the rest of Rohnert Park?

At $2,540/mo, ZIP 94928 is $7 above the Rohnert Park citywide median of $2,533/mo.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,540/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 94928's median household income ($99,280/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94928 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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