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ZIP 92553

Pop. 74,640·Riverside County·730th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,268/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$303
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ZIP 92553 · $2,268
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,390
4 BR+
$4,090
Research median
$2,560/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
$27,216/yr
At $2,268/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92553 (Moreno Valley, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
74,640
Median income
$78,246
Median age
31.4
Renters
48.1%
Age distribution
27.2%
28.5%
25.2%
Under 1827.2%
18–3428.5%
35–5425.2%
55–649.8%
65+9.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
14.8%
70.6%
White14.8%
Black11.9%
Hispanic70.6%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
26.5%
33.4%
26.5%
13.5%
No HS diploma26.5%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+13.5%
Housing tenure
51.9%
48.1%
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92553 in Moreno Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,796 → $2,268
up 26.3%
Income
$59,966 → $78,246
up 30.5%
Population
73,632 → 74,640
up 1.4%
Renter share
50% → 48.1%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
12.7% → 13.5%
+0.8 pts
Median age
29.9 → 31.4
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92553 in Moreno Valley, CA has shifted from $1,796 to $2,268, up 26.3% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92553 in Moreno Valley, CA now reports about $78,246, up from $59,966 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 92553 in Moreno Valley, CA adding about 1,008 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 50% to 48.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92553 in Moreno Valley, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92553 covers Moreno Valley, CA. The median rent here is $2,268/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($78,246/yr), ZIP 92553 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92553?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92553 (Moreno Valley, CA) is $2,268. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92553 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92553's median rent of $2,268/mo is $303 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92553 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92553 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #730 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,268/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92553?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,268/mo in ZIP 92553. The local median household income is $78,246/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92553?

Rent in ZIP 92553 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92553 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92553 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,268/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($78,246/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92553 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92553 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.1% of ZIP 92553 households are renters, while 51.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92553 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92553 compare to the rest of Moreno Valley?

ZIP 92553 is more affordable than Moreno Valley overall. At $2,268/mo, it's $96 below the Moreno Valley citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92553 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92553 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,268/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 92553's median household income ($78,246/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92553 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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