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ZIP 92694

Pop. 35,764·Orange County·131st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,771/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,806
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 92694 · $3,771
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,500
1 BR
$3,580
2 BR
$4,220
3 BR
$5,730
4 BR+
$6,840
Research median
$4,220/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
$45,252/yr
At $3,771/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92694 (Ladera Ranch, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 66.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,764
Median income
$189,966
Median age
36.4
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
33.1%
15.1%
31.6%
Under 1833.1%
18–3415.1%
35–5431.6%
55–649.5%
65+10.6%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
13.8%
White68.2%
Black0.8%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian13.8%
Other6%
Education (25+)
23.4%
66.1%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma8.8%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+66.1%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92694 in Ladera Ranch, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,622 → $3,771
up 43.8%
Income
$165,290 → $189,966
up 14.9%
Population
34,879 → 35,764
up 2.5%
Renter share
25.6% → 25.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
65.5% → 66.1%
+0.6 pts
Median age
35.2 → 36.4
+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 92694 in Ladera Ranch, CA stood at $2,622 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,771, reflecting a 43.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $165,290 in 2021 to $189,966 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 34,879 residents to roughly 35,764. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92694 in Ladera Ranch, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92694 covers Ladera Ranch, CA. The median rent here is $3,771/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,220/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($189,966/yr), ZIP 92694 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92694?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92694 (Ladera Ranch, CA) is $3,771. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92694 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92694's median rent of $3,771/mo is $1,806 (92%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92694 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92694 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #131 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,771/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92694?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $151,000/year (~$73/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,771/mo in ZIP 92694. The local median household income is $189,966/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92694?

Rent in ZIP 92694 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92694 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92694 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,771/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($189,966/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92694 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92694 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of ZIP 92694 households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92694 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92694 compare to the rest of Ladera Ranch?

ZIP 92694 is pricier than Ladera Ranch as a whole. At $3,771/mo, it's $2 above the Ladera Ranch citywide median of $3,769/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92694 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92694 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,771/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 92694's median household income ($189,966/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92694 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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