ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92625

Part of Newport Beach, CA

Pop. 12,294·Orange County·7th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$7,599/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$5,667

Reported rents

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ZIP 92625 · $7,599

More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,770

1 BR

$3,860

2 BR

$4,540

3 BR

$6,160

4 BR+

$7,370

Research median

$4,540/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

September. Asking rents in ZIP 92625 usually run 1.7% below trend in September and 1.4% above it in December, about $236 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92625 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92625 changed +10.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($174,904) is $4,373 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,860); a 2-bedroom is $4,540.

Rank in Newport Beach

5th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Newport Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92657, 2 miles away, rents for 31% less ($5,276/mo), about $27,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92625. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$91,188/yr

At $7,599/mo median

Location

CityNewport Beach

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92625 (Newport Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 71.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,294

Median income

$174,904

Median age

51.9

Renters

39.1%

Age distribution

19.2%

13.7%

22%

15.2%

30%

Under 1819.2%

18–3413.7%

35–5422%

55–6415.2%

65+30%

Gender

42.5%

57.5%

Male42.5%

Female57.5%

Race & ethnicity

82.3%

White82.3%

Hispanic8.7%

Asian7.2%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

18.3%

71.7%

No HS diploma1.2%

HS diploma8.8%

Some college18.3%

Bachelor's+71.7%

Housing tenure

60.9%

39.1%

Owner60.9%

Renter39.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 92625 in Newport Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$5,335 → $7,599

up 42.4%

Income

$167,925 → $174,904

up 4.2%

Population

13,102 → 12,294

down 6.2%

Renter share

38.1% → 39.1%

+1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

71.7% → 71.7%

+0.0 pts

Median age

54.2 → 51.9

-2.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92625 in Newport Beach, CA paid around $5,335 a month. That figure now sits near $7,599, up 42.4% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92625 in Newport Beach, CA now reports about $174,904, up from $167,925 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92625 in Newport Beach, CA losing about 808 residents over the five-year window, down 6.2% on net. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92625 in Newport Beach, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92625 covers Newport Beach, CA. The median rent here is $7,599/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,540/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($174,904/yr), ZIP 92625 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92625?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $304,000/year (about $146/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $7,599/mo in ZIP 92625. The local median household income is $174,904/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92625?

Rent in ZIP 92625 has risen 10.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 92625?

Asking rents in ZIP 92625 are usually lowest in September, about 1.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in December, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $236 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 92625 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92625 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #7 of 898 at $7,599/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92625 changed +10.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.