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ZIP 92627

Pop. 60,393·Orange County·197th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,453/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$1,488
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ZIP 92627 · $3,453
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,710
2 BR
$3,190
3 BR
$4,330
4 BR+
$5,170
Research median
$3,190/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$41,436/yr
At $3,453/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92627 (Costa Mesa, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,393
Median income
$108,994
Median age
36
Renters
61.5%
Age distribution
19.3%
28.7%
28.3%
12.1%
Under 1819.3%
18–3428.7%
35–5428.3%
55–6411.6%
65+12.1%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
41%
White50.6%
Black1.3%
Hispanic41%
Asian4.5%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
14.5%
18.4%
23.4%
43.7%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
38.5%
61.5%
Owner38.5%
Renter61.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92627 in Costa Mesa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,384 → $3,453
up 44.8%
Income
$94,833 → $108,994
up 14.9%
Population
62,575 → 60,393
down 3.5%
Renter share
60.8% → 61.5%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
40.6% → 43.7%
+3.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92627 in Costa Mesa, CA has climbed by $1,069 per month, settling near $3,453 after starting the period at $2,384. Census figures show median household income at $108,994 today, compared with $94,833 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 62,575 to 60,393 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.6% to 43.7%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92627 covers Costa Mesa, CA. The median rent here is $3,453/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,190/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($108,994/yr), ZIP 92627 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92627?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92627 (Costa Mesa, CA) is $3,453. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92627 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92627's median rent of $3,453/mo is $1,488 (76%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92627 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92627 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #197 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,453/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92627?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $138,000/year (~$66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,453/mo in ZIP 92627. The local median household income is $108,994/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92627?

Rent in ZIP 92627 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92627 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92627 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,453/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($108,994/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92627 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92627 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.5% of ZIP 92627 households are renters, while 38.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92627 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92627 compare to the rest of Costa Mesa?

ZIP 92627 is pricier than Costa Mesa as a whole. At $3,453/mo, it's $340 above the Costa Mesa citywide median of $3,113/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92627 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92627 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,453/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 92627's median household income ($108,994/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92627 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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