City

Aliso Viejo, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥52,645Population
💰$134,538Median HH Income▲ 76% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$849,900Median Home Value▲ 205% above avg
🎓65.8%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.5%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 1.9%Asian: 17.2%Other: 6.2%Race
White54.5%
Hispanic19.9%
Black1.9%
Asian17.2%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads65.8% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma408 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,152 (11.9%)
Some College2,531 (7.2%)
Associates4,850 (13.9%)
Bachelors3,107 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree19,889 (56.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 11.9%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 56.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad11.9%
Some College7.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate56.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$134,538 ▲ 76% above avg
Median Home Value$849,900 ▲ 205% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,764/mo
Total Housing Units21,211
Vacant Units985

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
52%
About Aliso Viejo, CA

Aliso Viejo is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 52,645 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Aliso Viejo is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $134,538 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Aliso Viejo is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $849,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,764 per month.

The population of Aliso Viejo is highly educated. 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (54.48%).

Aliso Viejo, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Aliso Viejo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92656 52,645 $134,538 $849,900 $2,764 4.0% 65.8% 57.6%