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ZIP 90620

Pop. 46,608·Orange County·422nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,837/mo
Year-over-Year
-17.6%
Month-over-Month
-8.0%
vs US Median
+$875
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ZIP 90620 · $2,837
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,700
2 BR
$3,180
3 BR
$4,320
4 BR+
$5,160
Research median
$3,180/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
$34,044/yr
At $2,837/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 17.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-17.6% YoY, -8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90620 (Buena Park, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,608
Median income
$126,094
Median age
38.4
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
23.4%
21.4%
26.5%
13%
15.7%
Under 1823.4%
18–3421.4%
35–5426.5%
55–6413%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
35.9%
38%
27.8%
White35.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic38%
Asian27.8%
Education (25+)
13.8%
23.7%
29.1%
33.3%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+33.3%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90620 in Buena Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,701 → $126,094
up 20.4%
Population
47,104 → 46,608
down 1.1%
Renter share
26.4% → 27.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
32.4% → 33.3%
+0.9 pts
Median age
37.2 → 38.4
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $104,701 in 2021 to $126,094 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 47,104 residents to roughly 46,608.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 90620 covers Buena Park, CA. The median rent here is $2,837/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,180/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($126,094/yr), ZIP 90620 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 17.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90620?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90620 (Buena Park, CA) is $2,837. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90620 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90620's median rent of $2,837/mo is $875 (45%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 90620 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90620 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #422 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,837/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90620?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,837/mo in ZIP 90620. The local median household income is $126,094/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90620?

Rent in ZIP 90620 has decreased 17.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90620 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90620 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,837/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($126,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90620 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90620 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of ZIP 90620 households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90620 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90620 compare to the rest of Buena Park?

ZIP 90620 is pricier than Buena Park as a whole. At $2,837/mo, it's $196 above the Buena Park citywide median of $2,641/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90620 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90620 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,837/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 90620's median household income ($126,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90620 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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