ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92624

Part of Dana Point, CA

Pop. 7,211·Orange County·46th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$4,652/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.6%

Month-over-Month

+4.7%

vs US Median

+$2,720

Reported rents

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ZIP 92624 · $4,652

More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,980

1 BR

$3,050

2 BR

$3,600

3 BR

$4,890

4 BR+

$5,840

Research median

$3,600/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: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92624 changed +12.6% over the year to August 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($140,666) is $3,517 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($3,050); a 2-bedroom is $3,600.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92673, 3 miles away, rents for 23% less ($3,592/mo), about $12,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92624. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$55,824/yr

At $4,652/mo median

Location

CityDana Point

StateCA

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.6% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92624 (Dana Point, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,211

Median income

$140,666

Median age

Renters

37.5%

Age distribution

17.2%

22%

24.5%

16.1%

20.2%

Under 1817.2%

18–3422%

35–5424.5%

55–6416.1%

65+20.2%

Gender

44.4%

55.6%

Male44.4%

Female55.6%

Race & ethnicity

76.5%

26.8%

White76.5%

Black2.2%

Hispanic26.8%

Asian2.4%

Education (25+)

14.3%

31.2%

49.8%

No HS diploma4.7%

HS diploma14.3%

Some college31.2%

Bachelor's+49.8%

Housing tenure

62.5%

37.5%

Owner62.5%

Renter37.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92624 in Dana Point, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$110,990 → $140,666

up 26.7%

Population

6,398 → 7,211

up 12.7%

Renter share

38.2% → 37.5%

-0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

42.4% → 49.8%

+7.4 pts

Median age

49.6 → 45

-4.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $140,666 today, compared with $110,990 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 92624 in Dana Point, CA adding about 813 residents over the five-year window, up 12.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.4% to 49.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 92624 covers Dana Point, CA. The median rent here is $4,652/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,600/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($140,666/yr), ZIP 92624 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92624?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $186,000/year (about $89/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,652/mo in ZIP 92624. The local median household income is $140,666/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92624?

Rent in ZIP 92624 has risen 12.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 92624 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92624 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #46 of 906 at $4,652/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 92624 changed +12.6%, against a typical +3.0% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.