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ZIP 92630

Pop. 67,152·Orange County·258th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,260/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$1,295
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ZIP 92630 · $3,260
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,960
1 BR
$3,030
2 BR
$3,570
3 BR
$4,850
4 BR+
$5,790
Research median
$3,570/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
$39,120/yr
At $3,260/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92630 (Lake Forest, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,152
Median income
$125,853
Median age
39.5
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
21.8%
21.1%
29.9%
16.3%
Under 1821.8%
18–3421.1%
35–5429.9%
55–6410.9%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
28.6%
18.8%
White48.8%
Black2.6%
Hispanic28.6%
Asian18.8%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
17.2%
28.9%
47.4%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+47.4%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92630 in Lake Forest, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,208 → $3,260
up 47.6%
Income
$108,963 → $125,853
up 15.5%
Population
66,621 → 67,152
up 0.8%
Renter share
31.3% → 32.1%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
45.1% → 47.4%
+2.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92630 in Lake Forest, CA has climbed by $1,052 per month, settling near $3,260 after starting the period at $2,208. Census figures show median household income at $125,853 today, compared with $108,963 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 32.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.1% to 47.4%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92630 covers Lake Forest, CA. The median rent here is $3,260/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,570/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($125,853/yr), ZIP 92630 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92630?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92630 (Lake Forest, CA) is $3,260. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92630 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92630's median rent of $3,260/mo is $1,295 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92630 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92630 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #258 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,260/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92630?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,260/mo in ZIP 92630. The local median household income is $125,853/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92630?

Rent in ZIP 92630 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92630 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92630 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,260/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($125,853/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92630 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92630 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 92630 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92630 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92630 compare to the rest of Lake Forest?

ZIP 92630 is more affordable than Lake Forest overall. At $3,260/mo, it's $39 below the Lake Forest citywide median of $3,299/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92630 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92630 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,260/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 92630's median household income ($125,853/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92630 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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