ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92841

Part of Garden Grove, CA

Pop. 33,219·Orange County·612th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,503/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

+$571

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ZIP 92841 · $2,503

More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,240

1 BR

$2,290

2 BR

$2,700

3 BR

$3,670

4 BR+

$4,380

Research median

$2,700/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92841 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92841 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,451) is $2,111 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,240).

Rank in Garden Grove

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Garden Grove.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90804, 10 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,225/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92841. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,036/yr

At $2,503/mo median

Location

CityGarden Grove

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92841 (Garden Grove, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,219

Median income

$84,451

Median age

41.1

Renters

46.7%

Age distribution

20.5%

21.6%

25.9%

15.2%

16.8%

Under 1820.5%

18–3421.6%

35–5425.9%

55–6415.2%

65+16.8%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

18.2%

32.6%

51.9%

White18.2%

Black1.1%

Hispanic32.6%

Asian51.9%

Education (25+)

25.6%

24.4%

26.3%

23.6%

No HS diploma25.6%

HS diploma24.4%

Some college26.3%

Bachelor's+23.6%

Housing tenure

53.3%

46.7%

Owner53.3%

Renter46.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 92841 in Garden Grove, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,184 → $2,503

up 14.6%

Income

$68,875 → $84,451

up 22.6%

Population

34,650 → 33,219

down 4.1%

Renter share

46.2% → 46.7%

+0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

22.2% → 23.6%

+1.4 pts

Median age

39.7 → 41.1

+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92841 in Garden Grove, CA paid around $2,184 a month. That figure now sits near $2,503, up 14.6% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $68,875 to $84,451 across the same window, up 22.6% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 92841 in Garden Grove, CA losing about 1,431 residents over the five-year window, down 4.1% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92841 in Garden Grove, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92841 covers Garden Grove, CA. The median rent here is $2,503/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($84,451/yr), ZIP 92841 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92841?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,503/mo in ZIP 92841. The local median household income is $84,451/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92841?

Rent in ZIP 92841 has risen 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 92841 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92841 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #612 of 898 at $2,503/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92841 changed +3.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.