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ZIP 92234

Pop. 52,267·Riverside County·675th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,390/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.9%
Month-over-Month
-6.5%
vs US Median
+$425
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92234 · $2,390
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,140/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,680/yr
At $2,390/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.9% YoY, -6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92234 (Cathedral City, CA) is majority owner-occupied, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,267
Median income
$73,572
Median age
41.1
Renters
33.5%
Age distribution
20%
21.2%
24%
15.8%
19%
Under 1820%
18–3421.2%
35–5424%
55–6415.8%
65+19%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
36.9%
60.3%
White36.9%
Black2%
Hispanic60.3%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
19.2%
27.6%
28.8%
24.5%
No HS diploma19.2%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
66.5%
33.5%
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92234 in Cathedral City, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,671 → $73,572
up 29.8%
Population
51,836 → 52,267
up 0.8%
Renter share
37.5% → 33.5%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 24.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41.1
+0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,572 today, compared with $56,671 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 37.5% to 33.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92234 covers Cathedral City, CA. The median rent here is $2,390/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($73,572/yr), ZIP 92234 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92234?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92234 (Cathedral City, CA) is $2,390. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92234's median rent of $2,390/mo is $425 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92234 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92234 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #675 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,390/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,390/mo in ZIP 92234. The local median household income is $73,572/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92234?

Rent in ZIP 92234 has decreased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92234 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,390/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($73,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92234 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.5% of ZIP 92234 households are renters, while 66.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92234 compare to the rest of Cathedral City?

ZIP 92234 sits right at the Cathedral City citywide median of $2,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92234 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,390/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 92234's median household income ($73,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92234 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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