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ZIP 92844

Pop. 23,188·Orange County·288th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,168/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
+$1,203
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 92844 · $3,168
More expensive than 92% 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
$38,016/yr
At $3,168/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, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92844 (Garden Grove, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,188
Median income
$79,701
Median age
41
Renters
59.5%
Age distribution
20%
23.1%
26.4%
13.3%
17.2%
Under 1820%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.4%
55–6413.3%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
14.5%
27.2%
56.5%
White14.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic27.2%
Asian56.5%
Education (25+)
28.8%
24.6%
25.1%
21.6%
No HS diploma28.8%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
40.5%
59.5%
Owner40.5%
Renter59.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92844 in Garden Grove, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,536 → $79,701
up 23.5%
Population
22,601 → 23,188
up 2.6%
Renter share
58.2% → 59.5%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 21.6%
+0.7 pts
Median age
42.1 → 41
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $79,701 today, compared with $64,536 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 92844 in Garden Grove, CA adding about 587 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92844 covers Garden Grove, CA. The median rent here is $3,168/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 48% of local median household income ($79,701/yr), ZIP 92844 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 92844?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92844 (Garden Grove, CA) is $3,168. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92844 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92844's median rent of $3,168/mo is $1,203 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92844 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92844 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #288 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,168/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92844?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,168/mo in ZIP 92844. The local median household income is $79,701/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92844?

Rent in ZIP 92844 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92844 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92844 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,168/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($79,701/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92844 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92844 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.5% of ZIP 92844 households are renters, while 40.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92844 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92844 compare to the rest of Garden Grove?

ZIP 92844 is pricier than Garden Grove as a whole. At $3,168/mo, it's $489 above the Garden Grove citywide median of $2,679/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92844 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92844 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $3,168/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 92844's median household income ($79,701/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92844 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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