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ZIP 92673

Pop. 29,406·Orange County·68th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,288/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
+$2,323
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ZIP 92673 · $4,288
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,930
1 BR
$4,020
2 BR
$4,740
3 BR
$6,430
4 BR+
$7,680
Research median
$4,740/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
$51,456/yr
At $4,288/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.8% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92673 (San Clemente, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,406
Median income
$182,178
Median age
43.4
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
26.7%
14.6%
27.5%
13%
18.2%
Under 1826.7%
18–3414.6%
35–5427.5%
55–6413%
65+18.2%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
75%
15.2%
White75%
Black0.9%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian6.2%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
12.2%
26.1%
57.9%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma12.2%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+57.9%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92673 in San Clemente, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$159,244 → $182,178
up 14.4%
Population
30,972 → 29,406
down 5.1%
Renter share
18.4% → 17.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 57.9%
+0.2 pts
Median age
41.4 → 43.4
+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $159,244 in 2021 to $182,178 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 30,972 residents to roughly 29,406.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92673 covers San Clemente, CA. The median rent here is $4,288/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $4,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,740/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($182,178/yr), ZIP 92673 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92673?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92673 (San Clemente, CA) is $4,288. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92673 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92673's median rent of $4,288/mo is $2,323 (118%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92673 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92673 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #68 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,288/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92673?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $172,000/year (~$83/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,288/mo in ZIP 92673. The local median household income is $182,178/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92673?

Rent in ZIP 92673 has increased 23.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92673 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92673 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,288/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($182,178/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92673 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92673 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 92673 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92673 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92673 compare to the rest of San Clemente?

ZIP 92673 is pricier than San Clemente as a whole. At $4,288/mo, it's $846 above the San Clemente citywide median of $3,442/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92673 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92673 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,288/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92673's median household income ($182,178/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92673 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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