ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92870

Part of Placentia, CA

Pop. 52,826·Orange County·394th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,884/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$952

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 92870 · $2,884

More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92870 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92870 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($115,929) is $2,898 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,550); a 2-bedroom is $3,010.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92831, 2 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,517/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92870. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$34,608/yr

At $2,884/mo median

Location

CityPlacentia

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,604 → $2,884

up 10.8%

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

The median rent in ZIP 92870 in Placentia, CA stood at $2,604 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,884, reflecting a 10.8% increase over the period. 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. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92870 in Placentia, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92870 covers Placentia, CA. The median rent here is $2,884/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,010/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($115,929/yr), ZIP 92870 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $115,000/year (about $55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,884/mo in ZIP 92870. The local median household income is $115,929/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92870?

Rent in ZIP 92870 has risen 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 92870 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92870 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #394 of 898 at $2,884/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92870 changed +3.4%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.