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ZIP 92544

Part of Hemet, CA
Pop. 51,751·Riverside County·808th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,010/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
+$45
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ZIP 92544 · $2,010
More expensive than 61% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,120/yr
At $2,010/mo median
Location
CityHemet
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92544 (Hemet, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,751
Median income
$73,596
Median age
35.1
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
27.9%
22%
25.4%
14.6%
Under 1827.9%
18–3422%
35–5425.4%
55–6410.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
48.7%
50.6%
White48.7%
Black4.9%
Hispanic50.6%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
17.8%
32.7%
34.1%
15.4%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92544 in Hemet, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,881 → $73,596
up 27.2%
Population
52,364 → 51,751
down 1.2%
Renter share
32% → 31.2%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
14.4% → 15.4%
+1.0 pts
Median age
33.9 → 35.1
+1.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $57,881 to $73,596 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 92544 in Hemet, CA losing about 613 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92544 covers Hemet, CA. The median rent here is $2,010/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 33% of local median household income ($73,596/yr), ZIP 92544 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92544?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92544 (Hemet, CA) is $2,010. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92544 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92544's median rent of $2,010/mo is $45 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92544 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92544 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #808 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,010/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92544?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,010/mo in ZIP 92544. The local median household income is $73,596/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92544?

Rent in ZIP 92544 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92544 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92544 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,010/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($73,596/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92544 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92544 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 92544 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92544 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92544 compare to the rest of Hemet?

ZIP 92544 is pricier than Hemet as a whole. At $2,010/mo, it's $71 above the Hemet citywide median of $1,939/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92544 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92544 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,010/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 92544's median household income ($73,596/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92544 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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