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ZIP 92866

Part of Orange, CA
Pop. 15,331·Orange County·213th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,384/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
+$1,419
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92866 · $3,384
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,250
1 BR
$2,300
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,390
Research median
$2,710/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
$40,608/yr
At $3,384/mo median
Location
CityOrange
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92866 (Orange, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,331
Median income
$79,886
Median age
36.2
Renters
66.9%
Age distribution
20%
28.1%
27%
13.9%
Under 1820%
18–3428.1%
35–5427%
55–6411.1%
65+13.9%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
53.3%
39.2%
White53.3%
Hispanic39.2%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
15.9%
25.1%
31.3%
27.7%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
33.1%
66.9%
Owner33.1%
Renter66.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92866 in Orange, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,365 → $79,886
up 1.9%
Population
14,966 → 15,331
up 2.4%
Renter share
63.5% → 66.9%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 27.7%
-5.7 pts
Median age
35 → 36.2
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,365 in 2021 to $79,886 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 14,966 to 15,331 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 66.9% of households rent today, against 63.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33.4% to 27.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92866 covers Orange, CA. The median rent here is $3,384/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($79,886/yr), ZIP 92866 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92866?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92866 (Orange, CA) is $3,384. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92866 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92866's median rent of $3,384/mo is $1,419 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92866 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92866 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #213 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,384/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92866?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,384/mo in ZIP 92866. The local median household income is $79,886/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92866?

Rent in ZIP 92866 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92866 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92866 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,384/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($79,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92866 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92866 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.9% of ZIP 92866 households are renters, while 33.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92866 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92866 compare to the rest of Orange?

ZIP 92866 is pricier than Orange as a whole. At $3,384/mo, it's $203 above the Orange citywide median of $3,181/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92866 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92866 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,384/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 92866's median household income ($79,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92866 51%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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