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ZIP 90621

Pop. 35,984·Orange County·610th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,515/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$550
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ZIP 90621 · $2,515
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,300
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,770
3 BR
$3,760
4 BR+
$4,490
Research median
$2,770/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,180/yr
At $2,515/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90621 (Buena Park, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,984
Median income
$97,612
Median age
36.2
Renters
65.2%
Age distribution
22.6%
25.8%
26.4%
13.2%
Under 1822.6%
18–3425.8%
35–5426.4%
55–6413.2%
65+11.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
18.4%
47.2%
38.3%
White18.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic47.2%
Asian38.3%
Education (25+)
14.4%
24.7%
28.2%
32.7%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
34.8%
65.2%
Owner34.8%
Renter65.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90621 in Buena Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,101 → $97,612
up 28.3%
Population
36,385 → 35,984
down 1.1%
Renter share
63.3% → 65.2%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 32.7%
+2.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $76,101 to $97,612 across the same window, up 28.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90621 in Buena Park, CA losing about 401 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 63.3% to 65.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30% to 32.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90621 covers Buena Park, CA. The median rent here is $2,515/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($97,612/yr), ZIP 90621 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90621?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90621 (Buena Park, CA) is $2,515. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90621's median rent of $2,515/mo is $550 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90621 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90621 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #610 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,515/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90621?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,515/mo in ZIP 90621. The local median household income is $97,612/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90621?

Rent in ZIP 90621 has decreased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90621 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,515/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($97,612/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90621 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.2% of ZIP 90621 households are renters, while 34.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90621 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90621 compare to the rest of Buena Park?

ZIP 90621 is more affordable than Buena Park overall. At $2,515/mo, it's $88 below the Buena Park citywide median of $2,603/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90621 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,515/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 90621's median household income ($97,612/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90621 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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