ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92780

Part of Tustin, CA
Pop. 54,374·Orange County·553rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,636/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$671
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ZIP 92780 · $2,636
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,560
1 BR
$2,620
2 BR
$3,090
3 BR
$4,190
4 BR+
$5,010
Research median
$3,090/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
$31,632/yr
At $2,636/mo median
Location
CityTustin
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92780 (Tustin, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,374
Median income
$101,017
Median age
36.2
Renters
55.9%
Age distribution
22.1%
25.9%
27.2%
12.2%
12.6%
Under 1822.1%
18–3425.9%
35–5427.2%
55–6412.2%
65+12.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
32.5%
52.6%
15%
White32.5%
Black2.7%
Hispanic52.6%
Asian15%
Education (25+)
15.5%
21.7%
25%
37.7%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
44.1%
55.9%
Owner44.1%
Renter55.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92780 in Tustin, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,972 → $2,636
up 33.7%
Income
$83,662 → $101,017
up 20.7%
Population
54,840 → 54,374
down 0.8%
Renter share
54% → 55.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 37.7%
+4.0 pts
Median age
34.5 → 36.2
+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 92780 in Tustin, CA has climbed 33.7% since 2021, going from about $1,972 per month to roughly $2,636 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,662 in 2021 to $101,017 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 55.9% of households rent today, against 54% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.7% to 37.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92780 in Tustin, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92780 covers Tustin, CA. The median rent here is $2,636/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,090/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($101,017/yr), ZIP 92780 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92780?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92780 (Tustin, CA) is $2,636. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92780 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92780's median rent of $2,636/mo is $671 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92780 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92780 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #553 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,636/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92780?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,636/mo in ZIP 92780. The local median household income is $101,017/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92780?

Rent in ZIP 92780 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92780 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92780 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,636/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($101,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92780 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92780 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.9% of ZIP 92780 households are renters, while 44.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92780 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92780 compare to the rest of Tustin?

ZIP 92780 is more affordable than Tustin overall. At $2,636/mo, it's $515 below the Tustin citywide median of $3,151/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92780 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92780 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,636/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 92780's median household income ($101,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92780 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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