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ZIP 92870

Pop. 52,826·Orange County·448th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,796/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$831
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ZIP 92870 · $2,796
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,490
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$3,010
3 BR
$4,090
4 BR+
$4,880
Research median
$3,010/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
$33,552/yr
At $2,796/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92870 (Placentia, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,826
Median income
$115,929
Median age
39.1
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
23.3%
21.6%
25.3%
14.1%
15.7%
Under 1823.3%
18–3421.6%
35–5425.3%
55–6414.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
42.7%
37.9%
18.7%
White42.7%
Black2.2%
Hispanic37.9%
Asian18.7%
Education (25+)
18.2%
27.1%
44.2%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+44.2%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92870 in Placentia, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,233 → $115,929
up 12.3%
Population
53,126 → 52,826
down 0.6%
Renter share
36% → 36.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40.5% → 44.2%
+3.7 pts
Median age
37.1 → 39.1
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $103,233 to $115,929 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. College-educated residents now make up 44.2% of adults here, versus 40.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92870 covers Placentia, CA. The median rent here is $2,796/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,010/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($115,929/yr), ZIP 92870 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92870?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92870 (Placentia, CA) is $2,796. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92870 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92870's median rent of $2,796/mo is $831 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92870 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92870 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #448 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,796/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92870?

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 $2,796/mo in ZIP 92870. The local median household income is $115,929/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92870?

Rent in ZIP 92870 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92870 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92870 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,796/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($115,929/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92870 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92870 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of ZIP 92870 households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92870 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92870 compare to the rest of Placentia?

ZIP 92870 sits right at the Placentia citywide median of $2,796/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92870 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92870 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,796/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 92870's median household income ($115,929/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92870 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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