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ZIP 94965

Pop. 11,724·Marin County·148th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,670/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$1,705
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ZIP 94965 · $3,670
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$44,040/yr
At $3,670/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyMarin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.4% YoY, -0.9% 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 → $3,670
up 15.9%
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 $3,670, a 15.9% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $125,070 in 2021 to $146,946 more recently. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94965 covers Sausalito, CA. The median rent here is $3,670/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,950/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($146,946/yr), ZIP 94965 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94965?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94965 (Sausalito, CA) is $3,670. 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 $3,670/mo is $1,705 (87%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94965 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94965 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #148 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,670/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 $147,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,670/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 14.4% over the past year as of July 20, 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 $3,670/mo, rent takes approximately 30% 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 is more affordable than Sausalito overall. At $3,670/mo, it's $7 below the Sausalito citywide median of $3,677/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94965 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94965 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,670/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 94965's median household income ($146,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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