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ZIP 92211

Pop. 28,092·Riverside County·427th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,834/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$869
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ZIP 92211 · $2,834
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,720
Research median
$2,330/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,008/yr
At $2,834/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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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 (+3.7% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,092
Median income
$88,477
Median age
63.9
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
12.2%
15.5%
13%
48.4%
Under 1810.9%
18–3412.2%
35–5415.5%
55–6413%
65+48.4%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
75.6%
17.9%
White75.6%
Black1.8%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
18%
32.7%
44.7%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma18%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+44.7%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92211 in Palm Desert, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,445 → $88,477
up 22.1%
Population
26,106 → 28,092
up 7.6%
Renter share
29.4% → 27.8%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
42.5% → 44.7%
+2.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92211 in Palm Desert, CA now reports about $88,477, up from $72,445 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,106 to 28,092 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% change. About 27.8% of households rent today, against 29.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.5% to 44.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92211 covers Palm Desert, CA. The median rent here is $2,834/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($88,477/yr), ZIP 92211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) is $2,834. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92211's median rent of $2,834/mo is $869 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92211 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92211 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #427 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,834/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92211?

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 $2,834/mo in ZIP 92211. The local median household income is $88,477/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92211?

Rent in ZIP 92211 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92211 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,834/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($88,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92211 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 92211 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92211 compare to the rest of Palm Desert?

ZIP 92211 is pricier than Palm Desert as a whole. At $2,834/mo, it's $196 above the Palm Desert citywide median of $2,638/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,834/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 92211's median household income ($88,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92211 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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