ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92657

Part of Newport Beach, CA

Pop. 9,920·Orange County·29th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$5,276/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

+$3,344

Reported rents

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ZIP 92657 · $5,276

More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$3,840

1 BR

$3,930

2 BR

$4,630

3 BR

$6,280

4 BR+

$7,510

Research median

$4,630/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

April. Asking rents in ZIP 92657 usually run 2% below trend in April and 1.4% above it in December, about $179 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92657 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92657 changed +6.5% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($185,042) is $4,626 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,930); a 2-bedroom is $4,630.

Rank in Newport Beach

3rd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Newport Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92603, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($4,315/mo), about $11,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92657. 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

$63,312/yr

At $5,276/mo median

Location

CityNewport Beach

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92657 (Newport Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 75.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,920

Median income

$185,042

Median age

46.4

Renters

31.5%

Age distribution

24.6%

30.1%

14.1%

19.8%

Under 1824.6%

18–3411.3%

35–5430.1%

55–6414.1%

65+19.8%

Gender

44.5%

55.5%

Male44.5%

Female55.5%

Race & ethnicity

71%

20%

White71%

Hispanic4.9%

Asian20%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

19.7%

75.2%

No HS diploma0.8%

HS diploma4.3%

Some college19.7%

Bachelor's+75.2%

Housing tenure

68.5%

31.5%

Owner68.5%

Renter31.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 92657 in Newport Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$4,136 → $5,276

up 27.6%

Income

$181,176 → $185,042

up 2.1%

Population

9,342 → 9,920

up 6.2%

Renter share

22.8% → 31.5%

+8.7 pts

Bachelor's+

78.3% → 75.2%

-3.1 pts

Median age

45.9 → 46.4

+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 92657 in Newport Beach, CA has increased 27.6% since 2022, going from about $4,136 per month to roughly $5,276 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92657 in Newport Beach, CA now reports about $185,042, up from $181,176 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.5 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 9,342 to 9,920 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 31.5% of households rent today, against 22.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 78.3% to 75.2%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92657 in Newport Beach, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92657 covers Newport Beach, CA. The median rent here is $5,276/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,630/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($185,042/yr), ZIP 92657 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92657?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $211,000/year (about $101/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,276/mo in ZIP 92657. The local median household income is $185,042/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92657?

Rent in ZIP 92657 has risen 6.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 92657?

Asking rents in ZIP 92657 are usually lowest in April, about 2% below their yearly trend, and highest in December, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $179 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 92657 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92657 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #29 of 898 at $5,276/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92657 changed +6.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.