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ZIP 92637

Pop. 17,289·Orange County·401st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,894/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$929
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92637 · $2,894
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,530
1 BR
$2,590
2 BR
$3,050
3 BR
$4,140
4 BR+
$4,940
Research median
$3,050/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
$34,728/yr
At $2,894/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92637 (Laguna Woods, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,289
Median income
$59,269
Median age
74.9
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
13.2%
83.1%
35–542.8%
55–6413.2%
65+83.1%
Gender
40.7%
59.3%
Male40.7%
Female59.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
22.9%
White68.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian22.9%
Other2%
Education (25+)
16.3%
28.5%
50.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma16.3%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+50.9%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92637 in Laguna Woods, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,076 → $59,269
up 11.7%
Population
17,546 → 17,289
down 1.5%
Renter share
31.5% → 28.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
51.5% → 50.9%
-0.6 pts

Median household income rose from $53,076 to $59,269 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.7% shift. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 17,546 residents to roughly 17,289. Renters now make up 28.4% of households, compared with 31.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92637 covers Laguna Woods, CA. The median rent here is $2,894/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($59,269/yr), ZIP 92637 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92637?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92637 (Laguna Woods, CA) is $2,894. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92637 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92637's median rent of $2,894/mo is $929 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92637 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92637 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #401 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,894/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92637?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,894/mo in ZIP 92637. The local median household income is $59,269/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92637?

Rent in ZIP 92637 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92637 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92637 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,894/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($59,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92637 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92637 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 92637 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92637 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92637 compare to the rest of Laguna Woods?

ZIP 92637 sits right at the Laguna Woods citywide median of $2,894/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92637 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92637 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,894/mo, rent takes ~59% of ZIP 92637's median household income ($59,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92637 59%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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