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ZIP 92651

Pop. 23,557·Orange County·31st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$5,129/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$3,164
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ZIP 92651 · $5,129
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,270
1 BR
$3,340
2 BR
$3,940
3 BR
$5,350
4 BR+
$6,390
Research median
$3,940/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
$61,548/yr
At $5,129/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92651 (Laguna Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 69.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,557
Median income
$146,604
Median age
54.1
Renters
33%
Age distribution
15.4%
12.5%
24.2%
17.4%
30.4%
Under 1815.4%
18–3412.5%
35–5424.2%
55–6417.4%
65+30.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
White82.6%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian3.8%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
20.8%
69.6%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college20.8%
Bachelor's+69.6%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92651 in Laguna Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,896 → $5,129
up 31.6%
Income
$138,734 → $146,604
up 5.7%
Population
24,042 → 23,557
down 2.0%
Renter share
33.4% → 33%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
68.2% → 69.6%
+1.4 pts
Median age
53.1 → 54.1
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92651 in Laguna Beach, CA has climbed from $3,896 to $5,129, a 31.6% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $138,734 to $146,604 across the same window, up 5.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 24,042 residents to roughly 23,557. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92651 in Laguna Beach, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92651 covers Laguna Beach, CA. The median rent here is $5,129/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,940/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($146,604/yr), ZIP 92651 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92651?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92651 (Laguna Beach, CA) is $5,129. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92651 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92651's median rent of $5,129/mo is $3,164 (161%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92651 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92651 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #31 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $5,129/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92651?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $205,000/year (~$99/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,129/mo in ZIP 92651. The local median household income is $146,604/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92651?

Rent in ZIP 92651 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92651 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92651 is considered stretched for renters. At $5,129/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($146,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92651 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92651 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 92651 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92651 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92651 compare to the rest of Laguna Beach?

ZIP 92651 is pricier than Laguna Beach as a whole. At $5,129/mo, it's $61 above the Laguna Beach citywide median of $5,068/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92651 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92651 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $5,129/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 92651's median household income ($146,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92651 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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