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ZIP 92624

Pop. 7,211·Orange County·30th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$5,074/mo
Year-over-Year
+31.3%
Month-over-Month
+13.4%
vs US Median
+$3,112
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ZIP 92624 · $5,074
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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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).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$60,888/yr
At $5,074/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 31.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+31.3% YoY, +13.4% 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
45
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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 92624 covers Dana Point, CA. The median rent here is $5,074/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,600/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($140,666/yr), ZIP 92624 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 31.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92624?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92624 (Dana Point, CA) is $5,074. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92624 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92624's median rent of $5,074/mo is $3,112 (159%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 92624 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92624 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #30 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $5,074/mo.

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 $203,000/year (~$98/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,074/mo in ZIP 92624. The local median household income is $140,666/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92624?

Rent in ZIP 92624 has increased 31.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92624 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92624 is considered stretched for renters. At $5,074/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($140,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92624 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92624 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.5% of ZIP 92624 households are renters, while 62.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92624 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92624 compare to the rest of Dana Point?

ZIP 92624 is pricier than Dana Point as a whole. At $5,074/mo, it's $658 above the Dana Point citywide median of $4,416/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92624 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92624 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $5,074/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 92624's median household income ($140,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92624 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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