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ZIP 94954

Part of Petaluma, CA
Pop. 37,574·Sonoma County·423rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,848/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$883
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ZIP 94954 · $2,848
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,360
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$3,430
3 BR
$4,720
4 BR+
$5,030
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
$34,176/yr
At $2,848/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySonoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94954 (Petaluma, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,574
Median income
$113,527
Median age
45.3
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
17.9%
18.8%
26.2%
15.6%
21.5%
Under 1817.9%
18–3418.8%
35–5426.2%
55–6415.6%
65+21.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
67.6%
23%
White67.6%
Black1.5%
Hispanic23%
Asian4.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
19.3%
34%
38.4%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94954 in Petaluma, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,136 → $2,848
up 33.3%
Income
$100,668 → $113,527
up 12.8%
Population
38,354 → 37,574
down 2.0%
Renter share
33.9% → 32.7%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.2% → 38.4%
+3.2 pts
Median age
42.6 → 45.3
+2.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94954 in Petaluma, CA has increased from $2,136 to $2,848, a 33.3% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $113,527 today, compared with $100,668 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 38,354 residents to roughly 37,574. College-educated residents now make up 38.4% of adults here, versus 35.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94954 covers Petaluma, CA. The median rent here is $2,848/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,430/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($113,527/yr), ZIP 94954 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94954?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94954 (Petaluma, CA) is $2,848. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94954 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94954's median rent of $2,848/mo is $883 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94954 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94954 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #423 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,848/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94954?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,848/mo in ZIP 94954. The local median household income is $113,527/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94954?

Rent in ZIP 94954 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94954 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94954 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,848/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($113,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94954 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94954 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 94954 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94954 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94954 compare to the rest of Petaluma?

ZIP 94954 is more affordable than Petaluma overall. At $2,848/mo, it's $79 below the Petaluma citywide median of $2,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94954 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94954 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,848/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94954's median household income ($113,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94954 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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