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ZIP 94965

Pop. 11,724·Marin County·98th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,037/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.7%
Month-over-Month
+10.0%
vs US Median
+$2,075
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ZIP 94965 · $4,037
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,720
1 BR
$3,260
2 BR
$3,950
3 BR
$5,050
4 BR+
$5,230
Research median
$3,950/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$48,444/yr
At $4,037/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMarin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.7% YoY, +10.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94965 (Sausalito, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 66.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,724
Median income
$146,946
Median age
51
Renters
44.3%
Age distribution
17.9%
25.8%
17.1%
28.4%
Under 1810.8%
18–3417.9%
35–5425.8%
55–6417.1%
65+28.4%
Gender
45%
55%
Male45%
Female55%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
White68.9%
Black8.7%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian9.6%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
17.4%
66.7%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college17.4%
Bachelor's+66.7%
Housing tenure
55.7%
44.3%
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94965 in Sausalito, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,167 → $4,037
up 27.5%
Income
$125,070 → $146,946
up 17.5%
Population
11,821 → 11,724
down 0.8%
Renter share
46% → 44.3%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
67.1% → 66.7%
-0.4 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 94965 in Sausalito, CA has increased from $3,167 to $4,037, a 27.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $125,070 in 2021 to $146,946 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 44.3% of households, compared with 46% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94965 in Sausalito, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 94965 covers Sausalito, CA. The median rent here is $4,037/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,950/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($146,946/yr), ZIP 94965 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94965?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94965 (Sausalito, CA) is $4,037. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94965 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94965's median rent of $4,037/mo is $2,075 (106%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 94965 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94965 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #98 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $4,037/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94965?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $161,000/year (~$77/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,037/mo in ZIP 94965. The local median household income is $146,946/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94965?

Rent in ZIP 94965 has decreased 5.7% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 94965 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94965 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,037/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($146,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94965 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 94965 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.3% of ZIP 94965 households are renters, while 55.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94965 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94965 compare to the rest of Sausalito?

ZIP 94965 sits right at the Sausalito citywide median of $4,037/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94965 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94965 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $4,037/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 94965's median household income ($146,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94965 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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