ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92270

Part of Rancho Mirage, CA

Pop. 17,563·Riverside County·54th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$4,556/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.4%

Month-over-Month

-2.4%

vs US Median

+$2,624

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 92270 · $4,556

More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,710

1 BR

$1,800

2 BR

$2,230

3 BR

$2,950

4 BR+

$3,560

Research median

$2,230/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92270 is 4.1% below its high of $4,751 in July 2026, at $4,556 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92270 changed +1.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,364) is $2,684 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,230); a 3-bedroom is $2,950.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92234, 4 miles away, rents for 49% less ($2,343/mo), about $26,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92270. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$54,672/yr

At $4,556/mo median

Location

CityRancho Mirage

StateCA

CountyRiverside County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92270 (Rancho Mirage, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,563

Median income

$107,364

Median age

66.1

Renters

18%

Age distribution

15%

17.8%

52.6%

Under 188.3%

18–346.3%

35–5415%

55–6417.8%

65+52.6%

Gender

52.9%

47.1%

Male52.9%

Female47.1%

Race & ethnicity

79.3%

14.1%

White79.3%

Black1.8%

Hispanic14.1%

Asian3.9%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

16.4%

29.6%

48.6%

No HS diploma5.5%

HS diploma16.4%

Some college29.6%

Bachelor's+48.6%

Housing tenure

82%

18%

Owner82%

Renter18%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 92270 in Rancho Mirage, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,597 → $4,556

up 26.7%

Income

$95,158 → $107,364

up 12.8%

Population

17,129 → 17,563

up 2.5%

Renter share

19.8% → 18%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

44.3% → 48.6%

+4.3 pts

Median age

65 → 66.1

+1.1 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 92270 in Rancho Mirage, CA has increased from $3,597 to $4,556, a 26.7% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $107,364 today, compared with $95,158 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 17,129 residents to roughly 17,563. Renters now make up 18% of households, compared with 19.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.6% of adults here, versus 44.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92270 covers Rancho Mirage, CA. The median rent here is $4,556/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($107,364/yr), ZIP 92270 ranks as expensive 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 92270?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $182,000/year (about $88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,556/mo in ZIP 92270. The local median household income is $107,364/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92270?

Rent in ZIP 92270 has risen 1.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.1% below its high of $4,751 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 92270 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92270 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #54 of 898 at $4,556/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92270 changed +1.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.