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ZIP 92562

Part of Murrieta, CA
Pop. 64,781·Riverside County·634th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,475/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$510
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ZIP 92562 · $2,475
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,780
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,440
Research median
$2,780/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,700/yr
At $2,475/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92562 (Murrieta, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,781
Median income
$114,266
Median age
36.9
Renters
29.2%
Age distribution
26.8%
20%
25.2%
14%
13.9%
Under 1826.8%
18–3420%
35–5425.2%
55–6414%
65+13.9%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
30.6%
White58.3%
Black4.9%
Hispanic30.6%
Asian5.6%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
21.6%
37%
35.6%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
70.8%
29.2%
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92562 in Murrieta, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,953 → $2,475
up 26.7%
Income
$101,667 → $114,266
up 12.4%
Population
63,968 → 64,781
up 1.3%
Renter share
30.6% → 29.2%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 35.6%
+1.8 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92562 in Murrieta, CA has shifted from $1,953 to $2,475, up 26.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $101,667 to $114,266 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92562 in Murrieta, CA adding about 813 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92562 in Murrieta, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92562 covers Murrieta, CA. The median rent here is $2,475/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($114,266/yr), ZIP 92562 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92562?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92562 (Murrieta, CA) is $2,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92562 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92562's median rent of $2,475/mo is $510 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92562 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92562 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #634 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92562?

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 $2,475/mo in ZIP 92562. The local median household income is $114,266/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92562?

Rent in ZIP 92562 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92562 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92562 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,475/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($114,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92562 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92562 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.2% of ZIP 92562 households are renters, while 70.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92562 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92562 compare to the rest of Murrieta?

ZIP 92562 is more affordable than Murrieta overall. At $2,475/mo, it's $135 below the Murrieta citywide median of $2,610/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92562 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92562 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
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At $2,475/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 92562's median household income ($114,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92562 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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