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ZIP 92551

Pop. 37,425·Riverside County·642nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,468/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$503
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ZIP 92551 · $2,468
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,950
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,530
3 BR
$3,350
4 BR+
$4,040
Research median
$2,530/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
$29,616/yr
At $2,468/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92551 (Moreno Valley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,425
Median income
$99,970
Median age
30.3
Renters
30%
Age distribution
25.5%
32.9%
23.7%
Under 1825.5%
18–3432.9%
35–5423.7%
55–649.6%
65+8.3%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
14.9%
15.6%
69.9%
White14.9%
Black15.6%
Hispanic69.9%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
22.8%
32.5%
30.8%
14%
No HS diploma22.8%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+14%
Housing tenure
70%
30%
Owner70%
Renter30%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92551 in Moreno Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,287 → $99,970
up 24.5%
Population
35,421 → 37,425
up 5.7%
Renter share
34.6% → 30%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
15.2% → 14%
-1.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $99,970 today, compared with $80,287 five years earlier. The population has grown by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 35,421 residents to roughly 37,425. Renters now make up 30% of households, compared with 34.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92551 covers Moreno Valley, CA. The median rent here is $2,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,530/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($99,970/yr), ZIP 92551 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92551?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92551 (Moreno Valley, CA) is $2,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92551 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92551's median rent of $2,468/mo is $503 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92551 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92551 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #642 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,468/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92551?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,468/mo in ZIP 92551. The local median household income is $99,970/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92551?

Rent in ZIP 92551 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92551 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92551 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,468/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($99,970/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92551 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92551 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of ZIP 92551 households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92551 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92551 compare to the rest of Moreno Valley?

ZIP 92551 is pricier than Moreno Valley as a whole. At $2,468/mo, it's $104 above the Moreno Valley citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92551 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92551 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,468/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92551's median household income ($99,970/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92551 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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