The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92881 sells for about $805,000, or $342 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,500 a month.
ZIP 92881 — Corona
The 92881 housing market remains a strong seller's environment with high demand and limited inventory, keeping prices elevated. While days on market have increased slightly, the area's appeal to families and its relative affordability compared to coastal Orange County continue to drive steady appreciation. Buyers should expect a competitive landscape with limited room for negotiation.
This ZIP is well-suited for established families and commuters who prioritize suburban space and school access over proximity to coastal employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 92881, Riverside County, CA
The area is served by the Corona-Norco Unified School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk typical of Southern California inland areas, necessitating standard fire-hazard insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Inland Empire logistics and distribution hubs, with ongoing residential development in the southern Corona periphery.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily commute via the I-15 corridor toward employment centers in Orange County and the Inland Empire, often facing significant peak-hour congestion.
The area features access to the Cleveland National Forest for hiking and trails, alongside local community parks and proximity to regional shopping centers in Corona.
The rental market shows high demand with limited vacancy, driven by families seeking suburban housing options in a competitive price bracket.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, retail, and professional services, benefiting from its strategic location between the Inland Empire and Orange County.
The area is heavily reliant on the I-15 freeway, with limited public transit options for long-distance commuting.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and expansion of commercial retail space along the I-15 corridor.
The Riverside County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to various Mello-Roos and special assessment districts for infrastructure and school funding.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and broader California market volatility.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 92881 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.419.6 mi
- Irvine Park Railroad4.712.8 mi
- Wild Rivers Waterpark4.116.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Ontario4.216.1 mi
- Castle Park Riverside4.26 mi
- Angel Stadium4.620 mi
- Honda Center4.619.6 mi
- Toyota Arena4.516.2 mi
- Topgolf Ontario416.6 mi
- Ontario Convention Center4.516.1 mi
- SilverLakes Equestrian and Sports Park4.37.9 mi
- Irvine Regional Park4.813 mi
- Irvine Park Railroad4.712.8 mi
- Chino Hills State Park4.612.4 mi
- Orange County Zoo4.712.6 mi
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills4.813.1 mi
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.419.6 mi
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum4.816.5 mi
- Pretend City Children's Museum4.517.9 mi
- Bowers Museum4.719.7 mi
- Irvine Regional Park4.813 mi
- Chino Hills State Park4.612.4 mi
- Orange County Zoo4.712.6 mi
- Black Star Canyon Falls Trailhead4.79.6 mi
- Prado Regional Park4.39.1 mi
- Los Serranos Country Club4.412.9 mi
- Eagle Glen Golf Club4.32.3 mi
- Hidden Valley Golf Club4.45.3 mi
- El Prado Golf Courses410.3 mi
- Glen Ivy Golf Course4.25.6 mi
- Galleria at Tyler4.46.7 mi
- Van Buren Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet4.47.6 mi
- Riverside Plaza4.511.5 mi
- Tom's Farms4.55.5 mi
- WinCo Foods4.64.4 mi
- John Wayne Airport4.622.2 mi
- Ontario International Airport4.515.3 mi
- SBD International Airport4.624.5 mi
- Chino Airport4.710.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking and outdoor recreation access on the southern border.
Major retail and dining hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $950,000 (18.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $950,000 (+18% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.