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ZIP 92501

Pop. 22,934·Riverside County·690th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,359/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$394
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ZIP 92501 · $2,359
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,080/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
$28,308/yr
At $2,359/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92501 (Riverside, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,934
Median income
$81,886
Median age
33.6
Renters
56.7%
Age distribution
23.1%
30%
25.5%
Under 1823.1%
18–3430%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.3%
65+11.1%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
34%
58.2%
White34%
Black10.6%
Hispanic58.2%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
17.2%
32.2%
30.9%
19.7%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+19.7%
Housing tenure
43.3%
56.7%
Owner43.3%
Renter56.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92501 in Riverside, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,660 → $2,359
up 42.1%
Income
$71,980 → $81,886
up 13.8%
Population
21,610 → 22,934
up 6.1%
Renter share
56.3% → 56.7%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
19.4% → 19.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
32.4 → 33.6
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92501 in Riverside, CA paid around $1,660 a month. That figure now sits near $2,359, up 42.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $81,886 today, compared with $71,980 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92501 in Riverside, CA adding about 1,324 residents over the five-year window, up 6.1% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92501 covers Riverside, CA. The median rent here is $2,359/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($81,886/yr), ZIP 92501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92501 (Riverside, CA) is $2,359. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92501's median rent of $2,359/mo is $394 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92501 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #690 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,359/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,359/mo in ZIP 92501. The local median household income is $81,886/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92501?

Rent in ZIP 92501 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92501 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,359/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($81,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92501 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.7% of ZIP 92501 households are renters, while 43.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92501 compare to the rest of Riverside?

ZIP 92501 is more affordable than Riverside overall. At $2,359/mo, it's $61 below the Riverside citywide median of $2,420/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,359/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 92501's median household income ($81,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92501 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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