ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92663

Pop. 21,368·Orange County·359th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,961/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$1,029
Reported rents
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ZIP 92663 · $2,961
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,225
1 BR
$2,277
2 BR
$2,682
3 BR
$3,640
4 BR+
$4,344
Research median
$2,682/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 92663 usually run 0.5% below trend in April and 0.6% above it in August, about $33 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92663 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92663 changed +12.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 92663 rose 44.2% while median household income rose 32.9% ($106,526 to $141,541). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 92663 is 61.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($141,541) is $3,539 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,040); a 2-bedroom is $3,580.

Rank in Newport Beach

1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Newport Beach.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92663. 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
$35,532/yr
At $2,961/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92663 (Newport Beach, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,368
Median income
$141,541
Median age
42.7
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
30.1%
22.2%
15.2%
22.5%
Under 1810%
18–3430.1%
35–5422.2%
55–6415.2%
65+22.5%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.1%
12.3%
White82.1%
Black1.1%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian3.8%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
21.2%
64.9%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma11.4%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+64.9%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92663 in Newport Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,959 → $2,961
up 51.1%
Income
$118,718 → $141,541
up 19.2%
Population
21,523 → 21,368
down 0.7%
Renter share
53% → 51.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
59.5% → 64.9%
+5.4 pts
Median age
44.9 → 42.7
-2.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92663 in Newport Beach, CA has climbed from $1,959 to $2,961, a 51.1% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92663 in Newport Beach, CA now reports about $141,541, up from $118,718 in 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 64.9% of adults here, versus 59.5% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92663 in Newport Beach, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92663 covers Newport Beach, CA. The median rent here is $2,961/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,277/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,682/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($141,541/yr), ZIP 92663 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92663?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (about $57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,961/mo in ZIP 92663. The local median household income is $141,541/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92663?

Rent in ZIP 92663 has risen 12.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 92663?

Asking rents in ZIP 92663 are usually lowest in April, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $33 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 92663?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 92663 rose 44.2% while median household income rose 32.9%, from $106,526 to $141,541. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 92663 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92663 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #359 of 898 at $2,961/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92663 changed +12.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 92663 compare to the rest of Newport Beach?

At $2,961/mo, ZIP 92663 is $1,403 below the Newport Beach citywide median of $4,364/mo. It is the 1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Newport Beach.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,961/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 92663's median household income ($141,541/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92663 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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