ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91709

Pop. 78,006·San Bernardino County·308th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,088/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,156
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 91709 · $3,088
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,540
1 BR
$2,660
2 BR
$3,300
3 BR
$4,370
4 BR+
$5,270
Research median
$3,300/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 91709 usually run 0.9% below trend in January and 0.8% above it in August, about $52 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91709 is 0.1% below its high of $3,091 in July 2026, at $3,088 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91709 changed +1.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91709 rose 37.8% while median household income rose 18.8% ($106,347 to $126,350). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91709 is 39.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($126,350) is $3,159 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,660); a 2-bedroom is $3,300.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91766, 6 miles away, rents for 24% less ($2,340/mo), about $9,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91709. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$37,056/yr
At $3,088/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Bernardino County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91709 (Chino Hills, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,006
Median income
$126,350
Median age
40.6
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
21%
23.1%
26.5%
15.7%
13.8%
Under 1821%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.5%
55–6415.7%
65+13.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
28.1%
27.2%
41%
White28.1%
Black4.5%
Hispanic27.2%
Asian41%
Education (25+)
17.5%
27.7%
48%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma17.5%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91709 in Chino Hills, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,537 → $3,088
up 21.7%
Income
$109,318 → $126,350
up 15.6%
Population
78,333 → 78,006
down 0.4%
Renter share
28.3% → 30.8%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
49.9% → 48%
-1.9 pts
Median age
39 → 40.6
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91709 in Chino Hills, CA stood at $2,537 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,088, reflecting a 21.7% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 91709 in Chino Hills, CA now reports about $126,350, up from $109,318 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 30.8% of households, compared with 28.3% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 91709 in Chino Hills, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91709 covers Chino Hills, CA. The median rent here is $3,088/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($126,350/yr), ZIP 91709 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91709?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (about $60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,088/mo in ZIP 91709. The local median household income is $126,350/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91709?

Rent in ZIP 91709 has risen 1.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $3,091 in July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91709?

Asking rents in ZIP 91709 are usually lowest in January, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $52 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91709?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91709 rose 37.8% while median household income rose 18.8%, from $106,347 to $126,350. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91709 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91709 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #308 of 898 at $3,088/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91709 changed +1.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91709 compare to the rest of Chino Hills?

At $3,088/mo, ZIP 91709 is $3 above the Chino Hills citywide median of $3,085/mo.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,088/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 91709's median household income ($126,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91709 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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