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ZIP 92701

Pop. 47,818·Orange County·629th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,483/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$518
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ZIP 92701 · $2,483
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,630
3 BR
$3,570
4 BR+
$4,260
Research median
$2,630/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
$29,796/yr
At $2,483/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.6% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92701 (Santa Ana, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,818
Median income
$70,572
Median age
33.4
Renters
72.3%
Age distribution
26.1%
26.4%
28.4%
Under 1826.1%
18–3426.4%
35–5428.4%
55–6410%
65+9.2%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
14.8%
88.2%
White14.8%
Black0.5%
Hispanic88.2%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
36.9%
32.1%
20%
No HS diploma36.9%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college20%
Bachelor's+11%
Housing tenure
27.7%
72.3%
Owner27.7%
Renter72.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,796 → $70,572
up 22.1%
Population
49,008 → 47,818
down 2.4%
Renter share
71.3% → 72.3%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
11.5% → 11%
-0.5 pts
Median age
30.2 → 33.4
+3.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA now reports about $70,572, up from $57,796 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA losing about 1,190 residents over the five-year window, down 2.4% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92701 covers Santa Ana, CA. The median rent here is $2,483/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($70,572/yr), ZIP 92701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92701 (Santa Ana, CA) is $2,483. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92701's median rent of $2,483/mo is $518 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92701 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #629 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,483/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,483/mo in ZIP 92701. The local median household income is $70,572/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92701?

Rent in ZIP 92701 has decreased 7.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92701 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,483/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($70,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92701 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.3% of ZIP 92701 households are renters, while 27.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92701 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92701 compare to the rest of Santa Ana?

ZIP 92701 is more affordable than Santa Ana overall. At $2,483/mo, it's $302 below the Santa Ana citywide median of $2,785/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,483/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 92701's median household income ($70,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92701 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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