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ZIP 92706

Pop. 37,175·Orange County·434th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,823/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$858
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ZIP 92706 · $2,823
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,280
2 BR
$2,690
3 BR
$3,650
4 BR+
$4,360
Research median
$2,690/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
$33,876/yr
At $2,823/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.9% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92706 (Santa Ana, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,175
Median income
$102,857
Median age
36.4
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
22.9%
24.3%
28.3%
12.3%
12.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3424.3%
35–5428.3%
55–6412.3%
65+12.2%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
23.4%
71.4%
White23.4%
Black1%
Hispanic71.4%
Asian8.5%
Education (25+)
30.4%
22.6%
24%
23%
No HS diploma30.4%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92706 in Santa Ana, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,990 → $102,857
up 27.0%
Population
36,694 → 37,175
up 1.3%
Renter share
45.3% → 48.4%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 23%
+0.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $80,990 to $102,857 across the same window, up 27.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 36,694 residents to roughly 37,175. Renters now make up 48.4% of households, compared with 45.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92706 covers Santa Ana, CA. The median rent here is $2,823/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($102,857/yr), ZIP 92706 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92706?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92706 (Santa Ana, CA) is $2,823. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92706 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92706's median rent of $2,823/mo is $858 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92706 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92706 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #434 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,823/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,823/mo in ZIP 92706. The local median household income is $102,857/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92706?

Rent in ZIP 92706 has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92706 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92706 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,823/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($102,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92706 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92706 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of ZIP 92706 households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92706 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92706 compare to the rest of Santa Ana?

ZIP 92706 is pricier than Santa Ana as a whole. At $2,823/mo, it's $38 above the Santa Ana citywide median of $2,785/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92706 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92706 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,823/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 92706's median household income ($102,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92706 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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