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ZIP 94952

Part of Petaluma, CA
Pop. 33,785·Sonoma County·289th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,165/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$1,200
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94952 · $3,165
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,050
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$2,990
3 BR
$4,010
4 BR+
$4,280
Research median
$2,990/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
$37,980/yr
At $3,165/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.7% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94952 (Petaluma, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,785
Median income
$117,343
Median age
43.8
Renters
39.7%
Age distribution
19%
17.6%
26.8%
13.9%
22.7%
Under 1819%
18–3417.6%
35–5426.8%
55–6413.9%
65+22.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
20.2%
White73.9%
Black0.8%
Hispanic20.2%
Asian2.6%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
16.5%
28.4%
46.8%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
60.3%
39.7%
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94952 in Petaluma, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,270 → $3,165
up 39.4%
Income
$102,238 → $117,343
up 14.8%
Population
34,457 → 33,785
down 2.0%
Renter share
40% → 39.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44.3% → 46.8%
+2.5 pts
Median age
42.9 → 43.8
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94952 in Petaluma, CA paid around $2,270 a month. That figure now sits near $3,165, up 39.4% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $102,238 in 2021 to $117,343 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94952 in Petaluma, CA losing about 672 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.3% to 46.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94952 in Petaluma, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94952 covers Petaluma, CA. The median rent here is $3,165/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,990/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($117,343/yr), ZIP 94952 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94952?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94952 (Petaluma, CA) is $3,165. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94952 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94952's median rent of $3,165/mo is $1,200 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94952 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94952 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #289 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,165/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94952?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,165/mo in ZIP 94952. The local median household income is $117,343/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94952?

Rent in ZIP 94952 has increased 13.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94952 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94952 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,165/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($117,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94952 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94952 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.7% of ZIP 94952 households are renters, while 60.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94952 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94952 compare to the rest of Petaluma?

ZIP 94952 is pricier than Petaluma as a whole. At $3,165/mo, it's $238 above the Petaluma citywide median of $2,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94952 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94952 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,165/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 94952's median household income ($117,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94952 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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