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ZIP 92649

Pop. 35,346·Orange County·292nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,111/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$1,160
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ZIP 92649 · $3,111
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$37,332/yr
At $3,111/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92649 (Huntington Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,346
Median income
$123,257
Median age
46
Renters
40.7%
Age distribution
16.6%
20.3%
25.9%
14.9%
22.3%
Under 1816.6%
18–3420.3%
35–5425.9%
55–6414.9%
65+22.3%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
14%
White70.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic14%
Asian11.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
14.6%
30.9%
50.3%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
59.3%
40.7%
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92649 in Huntington Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,159 → $3,111
up 44.1%
Income
$104,320 → $123,257
up 18.2%
Population
36,130 → 35,346
down 2.2%
Renter share
43.4% → 40.7%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
49.2% → 50.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
44.9 → 46
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 92649 in Huntington Beach, CA stood at $2,159 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,111, reflecting a 44.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $104,320 to $123,257 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 36,130 residents to roughly 35,346. Renters now make up 40.7% of households, compared with 43.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92649 in Huntington Beach, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 92649 covers Huntington Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,111/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,340/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($123,257/yr), ZIP 92649 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92649?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92649 (Huntington Beach, CA) is $3,111. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92649 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92649's median rent of $3,111/mo is $1,160 (59%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 92649 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92649 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #292 out of 898 ZIPs tracked at $3,111/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92649?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,111/mo in ZIP 92649. The local median household income is $123,257/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92649?

Rent in ZIP 92649 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92649 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92649 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,111/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($123,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92649 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92649 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.7% of ZIP 92649 households are renters, while 59.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92649 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92649 compare to the rest of Huntington Beach?

ZIP 92649 is pricier than Huntington Beach as a whole. At $3,111/mo, it's $55 above the Huntington Beach citywide median of $3,056/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92649 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92649 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,111/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92649's median household income ($123,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92649 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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