ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92661

Part of Newport Beach, CA

Pop. 3,079·Orange County·10th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$6,808/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Month-over-Month

-3.6%

vs US Median

+$4,876

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 92661 · $6,808

More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92661 changed +1.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($209,231) is $5,231 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,890); a 3-bedroom is $5,280.

Rank in Newport Beach

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Newport Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92663, 2 miles away, rents for 57% less ($2,961/mo), about $46,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92661. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$81,696/yr

At $6,808/mo median

Location

CityNewport Beach

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -3.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92661 covers Newport Beach, CA. The median rent here is $6,808/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,890/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($209,231/yr), ZIP 92661 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $272,000/year (about $131/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,808/mo in ZIP 92661. The local median household income is $209,231/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92661?

Rent in ZIP 92661 has risen 1.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 92661 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92661 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 898 at $6,808/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92661 changed +1.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.