ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92869

Part of Orange, CA
Pop. 36,271·Orange County·124th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,808/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$1,843
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ZIP 92869 · $3,808
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,700
2 BR
$3,180
3 BR
$4,320
4 BR+
$5,160
Research median
$3,180/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
$45,696/yr
At $3,808/mo median
Location
CityOrange
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92869 (Orange, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,271
Median income
$138,204
Median age
41.3
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
21.1%
25.2%
14.1%
19.3%
Under 1820.4%
18–3421.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.1%
65+19.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
49.8%
37%
14.7%
White49.8%
Black1.4%
Hispanic37%
Asian14.7%
Education (25+)
15.9%
27.6%
45.4%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+45.4%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92869 in Orange, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$126,864 → $138,204
up 8.9%
Population
36,174 → 36,271
up 0.3%
Renter share
24.9% → 27.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 45.4%
+1.0 pts

Median household income climbed from $126,864 to $138,204 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% shift. The renter share has risen from 24.9% to 27.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92869 covers Orange, CA. The median rent here is $3,808/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,180/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($138,204/yr), ZIP 92869 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92869?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92869 (Orange, CA) is $3,808. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92869 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92869's median rent of $3,808/mo is $1,843 (94%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92869 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92869 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #124 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,808/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92869?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $152,000/year (~$73/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,808/mo in ZIP 92869. The local median household income is $138,204/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92869?

Rent in ZIP 92869 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92869 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92869 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,808/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($138,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92869 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92869 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 92869 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92869 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92869 compare to the rest of Orange?

ZIP 92869 is pricier than Orange as a whole. At $3,808/mo, it's $627 above the Orange citywide median of $3,181/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92869 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92869 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,808/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 92869's median household income ($138,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92869 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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