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ZIP 92505

Pop. 53,419·Riverside County·671st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,398/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$433
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ZIP 92505 · $2,398
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,630
3 BR
$3,480
4 BR+
$4,200
Research median
$2,630/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
$28,776/yr
At $2,398/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92505 (Riverside, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,419
Median income
$84,906
Median age
33.2
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
26.5%
25.8%
26.4%
Under 1826.5%
18–3425.8%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.4%
65+10.9%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
24.5%
61.1%
White24.5%
Black5.6%
Hispanic61.1%
Asian10.7%
Education (25+)
20.7%
31.5%
27.1%
20.8%
No HS diploma20.7%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92505 in Riverside, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,721 → $84,906
up 16.8%
Population
52,807 → 53,419
up 1.2%
Renter share
49% → 48.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
20% → 20.8%
+0.8 pts
Median age
32.3 → 33.2
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,721 to $84,906 across the same window, up 16.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 52,807 residents to roughly 53,419.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92505 covers Riverside, CA. The median rent here is $2,398/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($84,906/yr), ZIP 92505 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92505 (Riverside, CA) is $2,398. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92505's median rent of $2,398/mo is $433 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92505 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92505 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #671 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,398/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92505?

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 $2,398/mo in ZIP 92505. The local median household income is $84,906/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92505?

Rent in ZIP 92505 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92505 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,398/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($84,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92505 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of ZIP 92505 households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92505 compare to the rest of Riverside?

ZIP 92505 is more affordable than Riverside overall. At $2,398/mo, it's $22 below the Riverside citywide median of $2,420/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,398/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 92505's median household income ($84,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92505 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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