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ZIP 92821

Part of Brea, CA
Pop. 41,623·Orange County·387th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,928/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$963
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ZIP 92821 · $2,928
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$2,860
2 BR
$3,370
3 BR
$4,570
4 BR+
$5,460
Research median
$3,370/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
$35,136/yr
At $2,928/mo median
Location
CityBrea
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92821 (Brea, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,623
Median income
$123,629
Median age
39.8
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
22.9%
21.5%
27.5%
17.5%
Under 1822.9%
18–3421.5%
35–5427.5%
55–6410.6%
65+17.5%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
42.2%
31.5%
26.4%
White42.2%
Black1.7%
Hispanic31.5%
Asian26.4%
Education (25+)
14.1%
27.9%
50.5%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+50.5%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92821 in Brea, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,098 → $2,928
up 39.6%
Income
$105,330 → $123,629
up 17.4%
Population
41,286 → 41,623
up 0.8%
Renter share
40% → 42.5%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
48.1% → 50.5%
+2.4 pts
Median age
40.7 → 39.8
-0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92821 in Brea, CA has increased by $830 per month, settling near $2,928 after starting the period at $2,098. Census figures show median household income at $123,629 today, compared with $105,330 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 42.5% of households rent today, against 40% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.1% to 50.5%. 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 92821 covers Brea, CA. The median rent here is $2,928/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,370/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($123,629/yr), ZIP 92821 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92821?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92821 (Brea, CA) is $2,928. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92821 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92821's median rent of $2,928/mo is $963 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92821 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92821 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #387 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,928/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92821?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,928/mo in ZIP 92821. The local median household income is $123,629/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92821?

Rent in ZIP 92821 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92821 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92821 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,928/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($123,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92821 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92821 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 92821 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92821 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92821 compare to the rest of Brea?

ZIP 92821 is more affordable than Brea overall. At $2,928/mo, it's $32 below the Brea citywide median of $2,960/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92821 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92821 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,928/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92821's median household income ($123,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92821 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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