ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92701

Part of Santa Ana, CA

Pop. 47,818·Orange County·527th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,676/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$744

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 92701 · $2,676

More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92701 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92701 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,572) is $1,764 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,180).

Rank in Santa Ana

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Santa Ana.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92804, 8 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,337/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92701. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,112/yr

At $2,676/mo median

Location

CitySanta Ana

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +1.1% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,320 → $2,676

up 15.3%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA paid around $2,320 a month. That figure now sits near $2,676, up 15.3% from the 2023 baseline. 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. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA losing about 1,190 residents over the five-year window, down 2.4% on net. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92701 in Santa Ana, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92701 covers Santa Ana, CA. The median rent here is $2,676/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($70,572/yr), ZIP 92701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $107,000/year (about $51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,676/mo in ZIP 92701. The local median household income is $70,572/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92701?

Rent in ZIP 92701 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

How does ZIP 92701 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92701 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #527 of 898 at $2,676/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92701 changed +1.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.