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ZIP 92596

Pop. 38,981·Riverside County·225th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,366/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,401
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ZIP 92596 · $3,366
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$3,160
3 BR
$4,180
4 BR+
$5,050
Research median
$3,160/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
$40,392/yr
At $3,366/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92596 (Winchester, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,981
Median income
$132,538
Median age
33.2
Renters
16.1%
Age distribution
30.9%
21.6%
26.8%
Under 1830.9%
18–3421.6%
35–5426.8%
55–6410.5%
65+10.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
37.8%
White44.9%
Black5.5%
Hispanic37.8%
Asian10.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
21.9%
34.9%
33.2%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
83.9%
16.1%
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92596 in Winchester, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,957 → $132,538
up 23.9%
Population
35,294 → 38,981
up 10.4%
Renter share
19.3% → 16.1%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.2% → 33.2%
+3.0 pts

Median household income rose from $106,957 to $132,538 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.9% shift. The population has grown by 10.4% since 2021, moving from about 35,294 residents to roughly 38,981. Renters now make up 16.1% of households, compared with 19.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 33.2% of adults here, versus 30.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92596 covers Winchester, CA. The median rent here is $3,366/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,160/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($132,538/yr), ZIP 92596 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92596?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92596 (Winchester, CA) is $3,366. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92596 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92596's median rent of $3,366/mo is $1,401 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92596 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92596 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #225 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,366/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92596?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,366/mo in ZIP 92596. The local median household income is $132,538/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92596?

Rent in ZIP 92596 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92596 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92596 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,366/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($132,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92596 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92596 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.1% of ZIP 92596 households are renters, while 83.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92596 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92596 compare to the rest of Winchester?

ZIP 92596 is more affordable than Winchester overall. At $3,366/mo, it's $69 below the Winchester citywide median of $3,435/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92596 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92596 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,366/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92596's median household income ($132,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92596 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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