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ZIP 92840

Pop. 54,534·Orange County·576th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,600/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$635
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ZIP 92840 · $2,600
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,360
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,870
4 BR+
$4,620
Research median
$2,850/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
$31,200/yr
At $2,600/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92840 (Garden Grove, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,534
Median income
$98,881
Median age
39.4
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
20.6%
24%
26%
14.1%
15.2%
Under 1820.6%
18–3424%
35–5426%
55–6414.1%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
26.5%
42.2%
39.1%
White26.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic42.2%
Asian39.1%
Education (25+)
24.9%
20.9%
26.7%
27.6%
No HS diploma24.9%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92840 in Garden Grove, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,471 → $98,881
up 22.9%
Population
53,681 → 54,534
up 1.6%
Renter share
45.9% → 47.3%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 27.6%
+3.3 pts
Median age
37.2 → 39.4
+2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,471 in 2021 to $98,881 more recently. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 53,681 residents to roughly 54,534. College-educated residents now make up 27.6% of adults here, versus 24.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92840 covers Garden Grove, CA. The median rent here is $2,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($98,881/yr), ZIP 92840 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92840?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92840 (Garden Grove, CA) is $2,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92840 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92840's median rent of $2,600/mo is $635 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92840 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92840 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #576 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92840?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,600/mo in ZIP 92840. The local median household income is $98,881/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92840?

Rent in ZIP 92840 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92840 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92840 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,600/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($98,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92840 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92840 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of ZIP 92840 households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92840 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92840 compare to the rest of Garden Grove?

ZIP 92840 is more affordable than Garden Grove overall. At $2,600/mo, it's $79 below the Garden Grove citywide median of $2,679/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92840 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92840 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,600/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 92840's median household income ($98,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92840 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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