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ZIP 92506

Pop. 45,086·Riverside County·432nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,825/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
+$860
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ZIP 92506 · $2,825
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,040
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,300/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
$33,900/yr
At $2,825/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92506 (Riverside, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,086
Median income
$121,459
Median age
40
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
23%
19.7%
27.8%
13.2%
16.3%
Under 1823%
18–3419.7%
35–5427.8%
55–6413.2%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
39.8%
White53.2%
Black4.5%
Hispanic39.8%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
21.2%
30.6%
40.8%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92506 in Riverside, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,085 → $121,459
up 13.4%
Population
43,900 → 45,086
up 2.7%
Renter share
25% → 22.6%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 40.8%
+2.3 pts
Median age
38.5 → 40
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $107,085 to $121,459 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 43,900 residents to roughly 45,086. Renters now make up 22.6% of households, compared with 25% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.8% of adults here, versus 38.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92506 covers Riverside, CA. The median rent here is $2,825/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($121,459/yr), ZIP 92506 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92506?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92506 (Riverside, CA) is $2,825. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92506 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92506's median rent of $2,825/mo is $860 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92506 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92506 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #432 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,825/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92506?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,825/mo in ZIP 92506. The local median household income is $121,459/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92506?

Rent in ZIP 92506 has increased 8.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92506 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92506 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,825/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($121,459/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92506 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92506 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 92506 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92506 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92506 compare to the rest of Riverside?

ZIP 92506 is pricier than Riverside as a whole. At $2,825/mo, it's $405 above the Riverside citywide median of $2,420/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92506 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92506 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,825/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92506's median household income ($121,459/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92506 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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