| ZIP Code | 92637 |
|---|---|
| City | Laguna Woods |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 714/949 |
| Elevation | 470 ft |
| Latitude | 33.608229 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.726099 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 75.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.46 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,796 (17%) |
| Some College | 1,287 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 2,573 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,321 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,446 (51.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,235 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $364,900 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,232/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,494 |
| Vacant Units | 1,697 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,494 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,697 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.46 |
ZIP code 92637 is located in Laguna Woods, California, within Orange County. With a population of 17,342, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 75 years. Economically, 92637 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,235 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92637 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $364,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,232 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 92637 is majority White (68.08%). Residents are well-educated — 59.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92637 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 92637 in Laguna Woods, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,342 residents, a median household income of $60,235, and a median home value of $364,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.