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ZIP 92260

Pop. 30,523·Riverside County·613th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,512/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$547
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ZIP 92260 · $2,512
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,700
Research median
$2,320/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
$30,144/yr
At $2,512/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92260 (Palm Desert, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,523
Median income
$70,091
Median age
59.2
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
17.7%
16.2%
16.3%
38%
Under 1811.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5416.2%
55–6416.3%
65+38%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
63.1%
30.4%
White63.1%
Black1.9%
Hispanic30.4%
Asian4.3%
Education (25+)
19%
35%
38.3%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma19%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92260 in Palm Desert, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,720 → $2,512
up 46.0%
Income
$63,023 → $70,091
up 11.2%
Population
31,286 → 30,523
down 2.4%
Renter share
34.4% → 36.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 38.3%
+1.6 pts
Median age
56.6 → 59.2
+2.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92260 in Palm Desert, CA has increased from $1,720 to $2,512, a 46.0% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,023 in 2021 to $70,091 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 31,286 residents to roughly 30,523. Renters now make up 36.2% of households, compared with 34.4% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92260 in Palm Desert, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92260 covers Palm Desert, CA. The median rent here is $2,512/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($70,091/yr), ZIP 92260 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92260?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92260 (Palm Desert, CA) is $2,512. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92260 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92260's median rent of $2,512/mo is $547 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92260 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92260 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #613 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,512/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92260?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,512/mo in ZIP 92260. The local median household income is $70,091/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92260?

Rent in ZIP 92260 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92260 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92260 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,512/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($70,091/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92260 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92260 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of ZIP 92260 households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92260 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92260 compare to the rest of Palm Desert?

ZIP 92260 is more affordable than Palm Desert overall. At $2,512/mo, it's $126 below the Palm Desert citywide median of $2,638/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92260 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92260 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,512/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 92260's median household income ($70,091/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92260 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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