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ZIP 92879

Part of Corona, CA
Pop. 49,317·Riverside County·545th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,642/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$677
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ZIP 92879 · $2,642
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,790
3 BR
$3,690
4 BR+
$4,450
Research median
$2,790/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
$31,704/yr
At $2,642/mo median
Location
CityCorona
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92879 (Corona, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,317
Median income
$92,229
Median age
36.5
Renters
43.4%
Age distribution
22%
26%
27.7%
12.7%
Under 1822%
18–3426%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.7%
65+12.7%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
26%
59.6%
White26%
Black5.4%
Hispanic59.6%
Asian11.9%
Education (25+)
19.4%
28.1%
28.4%
24%
No HS diploma19.4%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
56.6%
43.4%
Owner56.6%
Renter43.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92879 in Corona, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,048 → $2,642
up 29.0%
Income
$76,973 → $92,229
up 19.8%
Population
48,033 → 49,317
up 2.7%
Renter share
43.1% → 43.4%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 24%
+2.6 pts
Median age
34.8 → 36.5
+1.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92879 in Corona, CA has shifted from $2,048 to $2,642, up 29.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $76,973 to $92,229 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92879 in Corona, CA adding about 1,284 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.4% to 24% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92879 in Corona, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92879 covers Corona, CA. The median rent here is $2,642/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,790/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($92,229/yr), ZIP 92879 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92879?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92879 (Corona, CA) is $2,642. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92879 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92879's median rent of $2,642/mo is $677 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92879 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92879 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #545 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,642/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92879?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,642/mo in ZIP 92879. The local median household income is $92,229/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92879?

Rent in ZIP 92879 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92879 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92879 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,642/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($92,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92879 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92879 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.4% of ZIP 92879 households are renters, while 56.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92879 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92879 compare to the rest of Corona?

ZIP 92879 is more affordable than Corona overall. At $2,642/mo, it's $40 below the Corona citywide median of $2,682/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92879 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92879 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,642/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 92879's median household income ($92,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92879 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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