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ZIP 92656

Pop. 52,229·Orange County·170th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,587/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$1,622
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ZIP 92656 · $3,587
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,250
1 BR
$3,330
2 BR
$3,920
3 BR
$5,320
4 BR+
$6,350
Research median
$3,920/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,044/yr
At $3,587/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92656 (Aliso Viejo, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,229
Median income
$137,639
Median age
39.2
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
22.7%
20.2%
30.3%
15.5%
Under 1822.7%
18–3420.2%
35–5430.3%
55–6415.5%
65+11.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
19.7%
16.8%
White57.6%
Black2%
Hispanic19.7%
Asian16.8%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
13%
25.6%
57.4%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma13%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+57.4%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92656 in Aliso Viejo, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,536 → $3,587
up 41.4%
Income
$121,275 → $137,639
up 13.5%
Population
53,169 → 52,229
down 1.8%
Renter share
42.2% → 42.5%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
55.8% → 57.4%
+1.6 pts
Median age
37.6 → 39.2
+1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92656 in Aliso Viejo, CA has shifted from $2,536 to $3,587, up 41.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $121,275 in 2021 to $137,639 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92656 in Aliso Viejo, CA losing about 940 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92656 in Aliso Viejo, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92656 covers Aliso Viejo, CA. The median rent here is $3,587/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,920/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($137,639/yr), ZIP 92656 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92656?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92656 (Aliso Viejo, CA) is $3,587. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92656 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92656's median rent of $3,587/mo is $1,622 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92656 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92656 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #170 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,587/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92656?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,587/mo in ZIP 92656. The local median household income is $137,639/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92656?

Rent in ZIP 92656 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92656 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92656 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,587/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($137,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92656 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92656 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 92656 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92656 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92656 compare to the rest of Aliso Viejo?

ZIP 92656 is more affordable than Aliso Viejo overall. At $3,587/mo, it's $7 below the Aliso Viejo citywide median of $3,594/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92656 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92656 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,587/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 92656's median household income ($137,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92656 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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