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ZIP 92661

Pop. 3,079·Orange County·10th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$7,008/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.4%
Month-over-Month
+10.9%
vs US Median
+$5,043
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ZIP 92661 · $7,008
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,220
1 BR
$3,300
2 BR
$3,890
3 BR
$5,280
4 BR+
$6,310
Research median
$3,890/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
$84,096/yr
At $7,008/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.4% YoY, +10.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92661 (Newport Beach, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,079
Median income
$209,231
Median age
45.5
Renters
61.1%
Age distribution
29%
19.6%
14.9%
26.8%
Under 189.7%
18–3429%
35–5419.6%
55–6414.9%
65+26.8%
Gender
59.3%
40.7%
Male59.3%
Female40.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
16.3%
White72.3%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.8%
Other16.3%
Education (25+)
31.5%
55.7%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+55.7%
Housing tenure
38.9%
61.1%
Owner38.9%
Renter61.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92661 in Newport Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$169,911 → $209,231
up 23.1%
Population
3,279 → 3,079
down 6.1%
Renter share
61.6% → 61.1%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 55.7%
+1.2 pts
Median age
46 → 45.5
-0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $169,911 to $209,231 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 92661 in Newport Beach, CA losing about 200 residents over the five-year window, down 6.1% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92661 covers Newport Beach, CA. The median rent here is $7,008/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,890/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($209,231/yr), ZIP 92661 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92661?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92661 (Newport Beach, CA) is $7,008. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92661 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92661's median rent of $7,008/mo is $5,043 (257%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92661 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92661 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #10 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $7,008/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92661?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $280,000/year (~$135/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $7,008/mo in ZIP 92661. The local median household income is $209,231/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92661?

Rent in ZIP 92661 has decreased 15.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92661 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92661 is considered moderate for renters. At $7,008/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($209,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92661 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92661 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.1% of ZIP 92661 households are renters, while 38.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92661 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92661 compare to the rest of Newport Beach?

ZIP 92661 is pricier than Newport Beach as a whole. At $7,008/mo, it's $2,723 above the Newport Beach citywide median of $4,285/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92661 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92661 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $7,008/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 92661's median household income ($209,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92661 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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