ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92211

Part of Palm Desert, CA

Pop. 28,092·Riverside County·392nd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,890/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$958

Reported rents

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ZIP 92211 · $2,890

More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92211 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92211 changed +6.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,477) is $2,212 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,880); a 2-bedroom is $2,330.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92203, 5 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,452/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92211. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$34,680/yr

At $2,890/mo median

Location

CityPalm Desert

StateCA

CountyRiverside County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +0.8% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,532 → $2,890

up 14.1%

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

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 92211 in Palm Desert, CA has increased by $358 per month, settling near $2,890 after starting the period at $2,532. 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. Income growth outran rent by about 8.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 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%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92211 in Palm Desert, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92211 covers Palm Desert, CA. The median rent here is $2,890/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($88,477/yr), ZIP 92211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $116,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,890/mo in ZIP 92211. The local median household income is $88,477/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92211?

Rent in ZIP 92211 has risen 6.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 92211 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92211 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #392 of 898 at $2,890/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92211 changed +6.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.