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ZIP 92610

Pop. 12,867·Orange County·252nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,270/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$1,305
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ZIP 92610 · $3,270
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,453
1 BR
$2,512
2 BR
$2,963
3 BR
$4,020
4 BR+
$4,803
Research median
$2,963/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
$39,240/yr
At $3,270/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92610 (Lake Forest, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,867
Median income
$195,046
Median age
43.2
Renters
17.4%
Age distribution
19%
18.2%
34.6%
19.2%
Under 1819%
18–3418.2%
35–5434.6%
55–6419.2%
65+9%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
42.3%
18.2%
29%
White42.3%
Black1.4%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian29%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
21.3%
68%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma7.1%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+68%
Housing tenure
82.6%
17.4%
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92610 in Lake Forest, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$155,101 → $195,046
up 25.8%
Population
12,524 → 12,867
up 2.7%
Renter share
24.4% → 17.4%
-7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
64.5% → 68%
+3.5 pts
Median age
39.6 → 43.2
+3.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $155,101 to $195,046 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.8% shift. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 12,524 residents to roughly 12,867. Renters now make up 17.4% of households, compared with 24.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 68% of adults here, versus 64.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92610 covers Lake Forest, CA. The median rent here is $3,270/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,512/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,963/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($195,046/yr), ZIP 92610 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92610 (Lake Forest, CA) is $3,270. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92610's median rent of $3,270/mo is $1,305 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92610 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92610 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #252 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,270/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,270/mo in ZIP 92610. The local median household income is $195,046/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92610?

Rent in ZIP 92610 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92610 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,270/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($195,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92610 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.4% of ZIP 92610 households are renters, while 82.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92610 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92610 compare to the rest of Lake Forest?

ZIP 92610 is more affordable than Lake Forest overall. At $3,270/mo, it's $29 below the Lake Forest citywide median of $3,299/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,270/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 92610's median household income ($195,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92610 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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