City

Capistrano Beach, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥6,685Population
💰$125,377Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$1,142,400Median Home Value▲ 310% above avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.4%Hispanic: 27.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White66.4%
Hispanic27.6%
Black0.3%
Asian2.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.6%)
HS Graduate831 (16.9%)
Some College621 (12.7%)
Associates699 (14.2%)
Bachelors285 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree2,443 (49.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 49.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate49.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,377 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$1,142,400 ▲ 310% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,786/mo
Total Housing Units3,309
Vacant Units573

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Capistrano Beach, CA

Capistrano Beach is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,685 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Capistrano Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,377 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Capistrano Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,142,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,786 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Capistrano Beach is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (66.37%).

Capistrano Beach, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Capistrano Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92624 6,685 $125,377 $1,142,400 $2,786 2.8% 55.6% 60.4%