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ZIP 92679

Pop. 30,818·Orange County·33rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,974/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.5%
Month-over-Month
+22.5%
vs US Median
+$3,009
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ZIP 92679 · $4,974
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,660
1 BR
$3,740
2 BR
$4,410
3 BR
$5,990
4 BR+
$7,150
Research median
$4,410/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
$59,688/yr
At $4,974/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.5% YoY, +22.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92679 (Coto de Caza, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,818
Median income
$211,250
Median age
46.2
Renters
10.3%
Age distribution
20.6%
17.1%
25.2%
21.7%
15.4%
Under 1820.6%
18–3417.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6421.7%
65+15.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
15.8%
White69.7%
Black1.8%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian9.8%
Other3%
Education (25+)
25.1%
61.4%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma11.5%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+61.4%
Housing tenure
89.7%
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92679 in Coto de Caza, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$197,951 → $211,250
up 6.7%
Population
31,406 → 30,818
down 1.9%
Renter share
9.6% → 10.3%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
62.1% → 61.4%
-0.7 pts
Median age
45.2 → 46.2
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $197,951 to $211,250 across the same window, up 6.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,406 to 30,818 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92679 covers Coto de Caza, CA. The median rent here is $4,974/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($211,250/yr), ZIP 92679 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92679?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92679 (Coto de Caza, CA) is $4,974. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92679 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92679's median rent of $4,974/mo is $3,009 (153%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92679 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92679 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #33 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,974/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92679?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $199,000/year (~$96/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,974/mo in ZIP 92679. The local median household income is $211,250/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92679?

Rent in ZIP 92679 has increased 16.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92679 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92679 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,974/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($211,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92679 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92679 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.3% of ZIP 92679 households are renters, while 89.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92679 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92679 compare to the rest of Coto de Caza?

ZIP 92679 is more affordable than Coto de Caza overall. At $4,974/mo, it's $3,026 below the Coto de Caza citywide median of $8,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92679 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92679 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,974/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92679's median household income ($211,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92679 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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