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ZIP 94949

Part of Novato, CA
Pop. 17,787·Marin County·126th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,803/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+17.4%
vs US Median
+$1,838
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ZIP 94949 · $3,803
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,360
1 BR
$2,830
2 BR
$3,430
3 BR
$4,380
4 BR+
$4,540
Research median
$3,430/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
$45,636/yr
At $3,803/mo median
Location
CityNovato
StateCA
CountyMarin County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, +17.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94949 (Novato, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,787
Median income
$120,758
Median age
47.5
Renters
36.9%
Age distribution
20.4%
16.4%
23.1%
13.6%
26.6%
Under 1820.4%
18–3416.4%
35–5423.1%
55–6413.6%
65+26.6%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
56.4%
29%
White56.4%
Black1.7%
Hispanic29%
Asian8%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
14.1%
27%
50.7%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+50.7%
Housing tenure
63.1%
36.9%
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94949 in Novato, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,547 → $120,758
up 12.3%
Population
18,273 → 17,787
down 2.7%
Renter share
38.4% → 36.9%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 50.7%
+1.9 pts
Median age
48.2 → 47.5
-0.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $107,547 to $120,758 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 18,273 to 17,787 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 36.9% of households rent today, against 38.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94949 covers Novato, CA. The median rent here is $3,803/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,430/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($120,758/yr), ZIP 94949 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94949?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94949 (Novato, CA) is $3,803. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94949 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94949's median rent of $3,803/mo is $1,838 (94%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94949 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94949 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #126 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,803/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94949?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $152,000/year (~$73/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,803/mo in ZIP 94949. The local median household income is $120,758/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94949?

Rent in ZIP 94949 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 94949 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94949 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,803/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($120,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94949 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94949 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.9% of ZIP 94949 households are renters, while 63.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94949 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94949 compare to the rest of Novato?

ZIP 94949 is more affordable than Novato overall. At $3,803/mo, it's $54 below the Novato citywide median of $3,857/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94949 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94949 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,803/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 94949's median household income ($120,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94949 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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