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ZIP 92648

Pop. 45,827·Orange County·167th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,596/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$1,631
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ZIP 92648 · $3,596
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,770
1 BR
$2,830
2 BR
$3,340
3 BR
$4,530
4 BR+
$5,410
Research median
$3,340/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
$43,152/yr
At $3,596/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92648 (Huntington Beach, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 55.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,827
Median income
$130,164
Median age
44.5
Renters
54.5%
Age distribution
16.6%
20%
28.6%
16.8%
18%
Under 1816.6%
18–3420%
35–5428.6%
55–6416.8%
65+18%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
17.8%
White65.5%
Black0.9%
Hispanic17.8%
Asian10.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
14.8%
24.5%
55.5%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+55.5%
Housing tenure
45.5%
54.5%
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92648 in Huntington Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,641 → $3,596
up 36.2%
Income
$105,759 → $130,164
up 23.1%
Population
45,612 → 45,827
up 0.5%
Renter share
54.3% → 54.5%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.9% → 55.5%
+6.6 pts
Median age
43.7 → 44.5
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92648 in Huntington Beach, CA has increased from $2,641 to $3,596, a 36.2% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $105,759 to $130,164 across the same window, up 23.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 55.5% of adults here, versus 48.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92648 in Huntington Beach, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92648 covers Huntington Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,596/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,340/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($130,164/yr), ZIP 92648 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92648?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92648 (Huntington Beach, CA) is $3,596. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92648 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92648's median rent of $3,596/mo is $1,631 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92648 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92648 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #167 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,596/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92648?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,596/mo in ZIP 92648. The local median household income is $130,164/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92648?

Rent in ZIP 92648 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92648 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92648 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,596/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($130,164/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92648 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92648 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.5% of ZIP 92648 households are renters, while 45.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92648 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92648 compare to the rest of Huntington Beach?

ZIP 92648 is pricier than Huntington Beach as a whole. At $3,596/mo, it's $518 above the Huntington Beach citywide median of $3,078/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92648 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92648 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,596/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 92648's median household income ($130,164/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92648 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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