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ZIP 92843

Pop. 46,414·Orange County·450th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,794/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$829
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ZIP 92843 · $2,794
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,240
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,580
4 BR+
$4,280
Research median
$2,640/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
$33,528/yr
At $2,794/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92843 (Garden Grove, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,414
Median income
$81,446
Median age
38.8
Renters
52.9%
Age distribution
22.3%
22.8%
28.6%
12.8%
13.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422.8%
35–5428.6%
55–6412.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
14.5%
45.5%
44.9%
White14.5%
Hispanic45.5%
Asian44.9%
Education (25+)
31.9%
25.9%
23.7%
18.5%
No HS diploma31.9%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+18.5%
Housing tenure
47.1%
52.9%
Owner47.1%
Renter52.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92843 in Garden Grove, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,940 → $81,446
up 8.7%
Population
48,413 → 46,414
down 4.1%
Renter share
51.1% → 52.9%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.3% → 18.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.8
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92843 in Garden Grove, CA now reports about $81,446, up from $74,940 in 2021. The population has contracted by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 48,413 residents to roughly 46,414. Renters now make up 52.9% of households, compared with 51.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92843 covers Garden Grove, CA. The median rent here is $2,794/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($81,446/yr), ZIP 92843 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92843?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92843 (Garden Grove, CA) is $2,794. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92843 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92843's median rent of $2,794/mo is $829 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92843 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92843 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #450 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,794/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92843?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,794/mo in ZIP 92843. The local median household income is $81,446/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92843?

Rent in ZIP 92843 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92843 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92843 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,794/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($81,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92843 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92843 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.9% of ZIP 92843 households are renters, while 47.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92843 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92843 compare to the rest of Garden Grove?

ZIP 92843 is pricier than Garden Grove as a whole. At $2,794/mo, it's $115 above the Garden Grove citywide median of $2,679/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92843 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92843 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,794/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 92843's median household income ($81,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92843 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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