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ZIP 92672

Pop. 36,939·Orange County·235th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,322/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,357
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 92672 · $3,322
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,690
1 BR
$2,770
2 BR
$3,280
3 BR
$4,440
4 BR+
$5,310
Research median
$3,280/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
$39,864/yr
At $3,322/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92672 (San Clemente, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,939
Median income
$111,989
Median age
44.6
Renters
45.9%
Age distribution
16.7%
23.5%
22.5%
15.1%
22.1%
Under 1816.7%
18–3423.5%
35–5422.5%
55–6415.1%
65+22.1%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
18.2%
White75.4%
Black1.2%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian3%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
14.4%
28.5%
50.5%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+50.5%
Housing tenure
54.1%
45.9%
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92672 in San Clemente, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,309 → $3,322
up 43.9%
Income
$96,929 → $111,989
up 15.5%
Population
38,872 → 36,939
down 5.0%
Renter share
49.6% → 45.9%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 50.5%
+4.7 pts
Median age
40.3 → 44.6
+4.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 92672 in San Clemente, CA has climbed 43.9% since 2021, going from about $2,309 per month to roughly $3,322 today. Census figures show median household income at $111,989 today, compared with $96,929 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,872 to 36,939 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 45.9% of households rent today, against 49.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.8% to 50.5%. 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 92672 covers San Clemente, CA. The median rent here is $3,322/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,280/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($111,989/yr), ZIP 92672 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92672?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92672 (San Clemente, CA) is $3,322. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92672 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92672's median rent of $3,322/mo is $1,357 (69%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92672 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92672 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #235 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,322/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92672?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $133,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,322/mo in ZIP 92672. The local median household income is $111,989/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92672?

Rent in ZIP 92672 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92672 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92672 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,322/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($111,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92672 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92672 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.9% of ZIP 92672 households are renters, while 54.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92672 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92672 compare to the rest of San Clemente?

ZIP 92672 is more affordable than San Clemente overall. At $3,322/mo, it's $120 below the San Clemente citywide median of $3,442/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92672 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92672 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $3,322/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 92672's median household income ($111,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92672 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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