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ZIP 92629

Pop. 25,579·Orange County·77th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,221/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$2,256
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ZIP 92629 · $4,221
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,150
1 BR
$3,220
2 BR
$3,800
3 BR
$5,160
4 BR+
$6,160
Research median
$3,800/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
$50,652/yr
At $4,221/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92629 (Dana Point, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,579
Median income
$142,807
Median age
48
Renters
37.6%
Age distribution
16.4%
18.4%
24.5%
17.9%
22.8%
Under 1816.4%
18–3418.4%
35–5424.5%
55–6417.9%
65+22.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
13.6%
White78.3%
Black1.7%
Hispanic13.6%
Asian3.2%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
26%
58.5%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+58.5%
Housing tenure
62.4%
37.6%
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92629 in Dana Point, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,984 → $4,221
up 41.5%
Income
$111,155 → $142,807
up 28.5%
Population
26,929 → 25,579
down 5.0%
Renter share
38.1% → 37.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
55.8% → 58.5%
+2.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92629 in Dana Point, CA paid around $2,984 a month. That figure now sits near $4,221, up 41.5% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $111,155 to $142,807 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92629 in Dana Point, CA losing about 1,350 residents over the five-year window, down 5.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.8% to 58.5% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92629 in Dana Point, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92629 covers Dana Point, CA. The median rent here is $4,221/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,800/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($142,807/yr), ZIP 92629 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92629?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92629 (Dana Point, CA) is $4,221. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92629 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92629's median rent of $4,221/mo is $2,256 (115%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92629 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92629 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #77 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,221/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92629?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $169,000/year (~$81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,221/mo in ZIP 92629. The local median household income is $142,807/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92629?

Rent in ZIP 92629 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92629 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92629 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,221/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($142,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92629 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92629 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.6% of ZIP 92629 households are renters, while 62.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92629 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92629 compare to the rest of Dana Point?

ZIP 92629 is more affordable than Dana Point overall. At $4,221/mo, it's $28 below the Dana Point citywide median of $4,249/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92629 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92629 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $4,221/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 92629's median household income ($142,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92629 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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