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ZIP 92691

Pop. 45,841·Orange County·306th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,122/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,160
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ZIP 92691 · $3,122
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,930
1 BR
$3,000
2 BR
$3,530
3 BR
$4,790
4 BR+
$5,720
Research median
$3,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$37,464/yr
At $3,122/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92691 (Mission Viejo, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,841
Median income
$141,045
Median age
44.3
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
20.2%
17.3%
26.2%
15%
21.2%
Under 1820.2%
18–3417.3%
35–5426.2%
55–6415%
65+21.2%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
60.9%
21.8%
12.9%
White60.9%
Black1.6%
Hispanic21.8%
Asian12.9%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
17.7%
27.4%
47.9%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+47.9%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92691 in Mission Viejo, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,082 → $3,122
up 50.0%
Income
$122,967 → $141,045
up 14.7%
Population
48,437 → 45,841
down 5.4%
Renter share
23.8% → 22.7%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 47.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
43.4 → 44.3
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92691 in Mission Viejo, CA paid around $2,082 a month. That figure now sits near $3,122, up 50.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $122,967 in 2021 to $141,045 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92691 in Mission Viejo, CA losing about 2,596 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92691 in Mission Viejo, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 92691 covers Mission Viejo, CA. The median rent here is $3,122/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,530/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($141,045/yr), ZIP 92691 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92691?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92691 (Mission Viejo, CA) is $3,122. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92691 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92691's median rent of $3,122/mo is $1,160 (59%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 92691 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92691 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #306 out of 897 ZIPs at $3,122/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92691?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,122/mo in ZIP 92691. The local median household income is $141,045/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92691?

Rent in ZIP 92691 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92691 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92691 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,122/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($141,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92691 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92691 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 92691 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92691 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 92691 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92691 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,122/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 92691's median household income ($141,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92691 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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