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ZIP 92708

Pop. 56,258·Orange County·509th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,698/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$733
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ZIP 92708 · $2,698
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,024
1 BR
$2,074
2 BR
$2,443
3 BR
$3,317
4 BR+
$3,963
Research median
$2,443/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
$32,376/yr
At $2,698/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92708 (Fountain Valley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,258
Median income
$115,237
Median age
44.4
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
19%
20.9%
24.8%
14.7%
20.7%
Under 1819%
18–3420.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.7%
65+20.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
17.2%
36.9%
White40.9%
Black1.6%
Hispanic17.2%
Asian36.9%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
17.1%
27.7%
46.4%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+46.4%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92708 in Fountain Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,141 → $2,698
up 26.0%
Income
$92,765 → $115,237
up 24.2%
Population
57,139 → 56,258
down 1.5%
Renter share
32.4% → 35.2%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 46.4%
+3.8 pts
Median age
43.9 → 44.4
+0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92708 in Fountain Valley, CA has shifted from $2,141 to $2,698, up 26.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $115,237 today, compared with $92,765 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 92708 in Fountain Valley, CA losing about 881 residents over the five-year window, down 1.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 32.4% to 35.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.6% to 46.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92708 covers Fountain Valley, CA. The median rent here is $2,698/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,074/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,443/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($115,237/yr), ZIP 92708 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92708?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92708 (Fountain Valley, CA) is $2,698. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92708 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92708's median rent of $2,698/mo is $733 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92708 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92708 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #509 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,698/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92708?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,698/mo in ZIP 92708. The local median household income is $115,237/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92708?

Rent in ZIP 92708 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92708 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92708 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,698/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($115,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92708 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92708 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of ZIP 92708 households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92708 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92708 compare to the rest of Fountain Valley?

ZIP 92708 sits right at the Fountain Valley citywide median of $2,698/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92708 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92708 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,698/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92708's median household income ($115,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92708 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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