3,174,026Population
$115,789Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
39.6Median Age
$933,831Median Home Value▲ 235% above avg
53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
5.4%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6%
Female 50.4% ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White37.7%
Hispanic34.1%
Black1.6%
Asian21.7%
Other4.1%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 53.1% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72,396 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 399,200 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 165,838 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 287,903 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 169,632 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 919,816 (45.7%) |
Education
No HS3.6%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College8.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate45.7%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,789 ▲ 52% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $933,831 ▲ 235% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,416/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,141,620 |
| Vacant Units | 63,997 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
About Orange County, CA
Orange County is located in California and encompasses 146 ZIP codes spanning 47 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,174,026 residents. With a median age of 39.57, it is a middle-aged county.
Orange County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $115,788 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Orange County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $933,831 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,415.
The residents of Orange County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.7%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Orange County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 146 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
ZIP Codes in Orange County
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92656 | Aliso Viejo | 52,645 | $134,538 | $849,900 | $2,764 | 4.0% | 65.8% |
| 92801 | Anaheim | 61,218 | $78,477 | $632,600 | $1,977 | 5.3% | 31.3% |
| 92802 | Anaheim | 43,698 | $83,621 | $721,700 | $1,985 | 5.4% | 32.6% |
| 92804 | Anaheim | 83,435 | $74,588 | $729,700 | $1,990 | 7.0% | 33.1% |
| 92805 | Anaheim | 74,336 | $85,623 | $667,400 | $2,045 | 5.2% | 39.2% |
| 92806 | Anaheim | 40,528 | $95,112 | $791,200 | $2,234 | 5.9% | 40.6% |
| 92807 | Anaheim | 37,270 | $136,089 | $918,000 | $2,959 | 4.6% | 58.1% |
| 92808 | Anaheim | 20,829 | $148,697 | $1,036,800 | $2,801 | 4.3% | 67.9% |
| 92821 | Brea | 42,196 | $116,660 | $851,800 | $2,254 | 5.6% | 57.4% |
| 92823 | Brea | 5,141 | $176,543 | $1,061,200 | $3,501 | 2.3% | 72.9% |
| 90620 | Buena Park | 46,992 | $122,582 | $782,000 | $2,263 | 4.6% | 43.0% |
| 90621 | Buena Park | 35,735 | $94,679 | $734,400 | $2,061 | 6.3% | 43.0% |
| 92624 | Capistrano Beach | 6,685 | $125,377 | $1,142,400 | $2,786 | 2.8% | 55.6% |
| 92625 | Corona Del Mar | 12,328 | $197,628 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 3.2% | 78.1% |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa | 50,569 | $117,627 | $1,037,700 | $2,520 | 4.3% | 57.2% |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa | 60,751 | $105,039 | $1,074,900 | $2,299 | 5.3% | 52.5% |
| 90630 | Cypress | 49,565 | $124,360 | $866,400 | $2,452 | 5.1% | 58.4% |
| 92629 | Dana Point | 26,198 | $131,731 | $1,212,400 | $2,925 | 4.2% | 67.8% |
| 92610 | Foothill Ranch | 13,182 | $181,188 | $939,000 | $3,120 | 3.1% | 74.2% |
| 92708 | Fountain Valley | 56,358 | $111,797 | $1,018,600 | $2,507 | 6.4% | 54.8% |
| 92831 | Fullerton | 35,831 | $89,451 | $821,300 | $2,093 | 7.9% | 54.3% |
| 92832 | Fullerton | 26,364 | $92,588 | $773,100 | $2,027 | 6.7% | 42.7% |
| 92833 | Fullerton | 52,038 | $113,296 | $844,000 | $2,155 | 5.8% | 54.6% |
| 92835 | Fullerton | 26,753 | $138,487 | $981,700 | $2,410 | 5.7% | 64.4% |
| 92840 | Garden Grove | 54,475 | $96,555 | $746,900 | $1,955 | 5.8% | 39.6% |
| 92841 | Garden Grove | 33,514 | $81,975 | $766,400 | $1,983 | 6.6% | 34.3% |
| 92843 | Garden Grove | 46,553 | $82,009 | $665,900 | $1,878 | 5.6% | 29.3% |
| 92844 | Garden Grove | 22,719 | $73,590 | $706,900 | $1,989 | 5.7% | 34.6% |
| 92845 | Garden Grove | 15,484 | $133,564 | $882,600 | $2,531 | 4.5% | 51.0% |
| 92646 | Huntington Beach | 55,814 | $132,841 | $1,031,700 | $2,570 | 5.1% | 60.7% |
| 92647 | Huntington Beach | 58,794 | $107,877 | $963,900 | $2,400 | 7.0% | 48.7% |
| 92648 | Huntington Beach | 45,521 | $118,993 | $1,176,000 | $2,324 | 3.4% | 60.4% |
| 92649 | Huntington Beach | 35,504 | $121,604 | $1,070,800 | $2,554 | 5.9% | 60.8% |
| 92602 | Irvine | 27,358 | $150,406 | $1,323,200 | $2,895 | 3.8% | 80.4% |
| 92603 | Irvine | 19,264 | $192,083 | $1,718,800 | $3,435 | 3.1% | 80.4% |
| 92604 | Irvine | 27,750 | $128,092 | $993,900 | $2,728 | 6.5% | 72.6% |
| 92606 | Irvine | 24,499 | $140,790 | $1,046,700 | $2,845 | 4.0% | 73.7% |
| 92612 | Irvine | 33,706 | $95,938 | $938,900 | $2,803 | 5.7% | 74.1% |
| 92614 | Irvine | 29,617 | $121,276 | $983,100 | $2,773 | 5.1% | 75.3% |
| 92617 | Irvine | 22,172 | $80,167 | $666,500 | $1,505 | 11.0% | 83.0% |
| 92618 | Irvine | 62,296 | $135,609 | $1,153,400 | $3,053 | 5.4% | 78.4% |
| 92620 | Irvine | 61,744 | $144,572 | $1,204,100 | $3,125 | 5.7% | 78.0% |
| 90631 | La Habra | 68,615 | $102,208 | $757,900 | $2,029 | 6.6% | 44.9% |
| 90623 | La Palma | 15,369 | $112,366 | $920,200 | $2,224 | 3.6% | 58.9% |
| 92694 | Ladera Ranch | 35,019 | $183,168 | $1,042,600 | $3,318 | 3.2% | 70.6% |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach | 23,477 | $143,569 | $2,000,000+ | $2,812 | 5.3% | 72.8% |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills | 29,596 | $128,623 | $978,400 | $2,637 | 5.9% | 62.8% |
| 92677 | Laguna Niguel | 64,023 | $140,605 | $1,123,000 | $2,819 | 6.7% | 67.7% |
| 92637 | Laguna Woods | 17,342 | $60,235 | $364,900 | $2,232 | 7.0% | 59.3% |
| 92630 | Lake Forest | 66,461 | $119,984 | $858,900 | $2,614 | 4.9% | 57.5% |
| 90720 | Los Alamitos | 24,021 | $134,232 | $1,166,200 | $2,370 | 6.0% | 61.5% |
| 92655 | Midway City | 8,101 | $64,602 | $723,700 | $1,443 | 7.6% | 31.7% |
| 92691 | Mission Viejo | 46,618 | $135,779 | $916,800 | $2,517 | 4.0% | 56.2% |
| 92692 | Mission Viejo | 46,568 | $133,028 | $983,800 | $2,812 | 4.9% | 63.7% |
| 92660 | Newport Beach | 34,788 | $154,035 | $2,000,000+ | $3,349 | 6.3% | 75.9% |
| 92661 | Newport Beach | 3,095 | $209,620 | $2,000,000+ | $2,836 | 1.7% | 62.3% |
| 92662 | Newport Beach | 2,285 | $162,045 | $2,000,000+ | $2,736 | 4.8% | 70.9% |
| 92663 | Newport Beach | 21,584 | $138,271 | $2,000,000+ | $2,717 | 3.9% | 70.7% |
| 92657 | Newport Coast | 10,224 | $202,813 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 1.1% | 88.1% |
| 92865 | Orange | 20,897 | $130,258 | $842,700 | $2,343 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| 92866 | Orange | 14,776 | $83,776 | $892,200 | $1,955 | 3.0% | 42.1% |
| 92867 | Orange | 44,003 | $125,799 | $951,000 | $2,209 | 5.8% | 49.8% |
| 92868 | Orange | 27,390 | $89,050 | $714,300 | $2,356 | 5.0% | 47.6% |
| 92869 | Orange | 36,684 | $147,047 | $935,200 | $2,335 | 3.2% | 56.3% |
| 92870 | Placentia | 52,384 | $110,575 | $871,000 | $2,267 | 5.4% | 53.3% |
| 92688 | Rancho Santa Margarita | 43,937 | $142,015 | $857,100 | $2,508 | 4.2% | 58.6% |
| 92672 | San Clemente | 37,470 | $109,991 | $1,240,000 | $2,370 | 5.1% | 57.8% |
| 92673 | San Clemente | 29,828 | $180,077 | $1,207,600 | $3,412 | 5.2% | 66.5% |
| 92675 | San Juan Capistrano | 34,998 | $127,893 | $929,700 | $2,500 | 3.9% | 54.2% |
| 92701 | Santa Ana | 48,272 | $68,697 | $608,300 | $1,650 | 5.2% | 21.4% |
| 92703 | Santa Ana | 62,223 | $80,817 | $585,900 | $1,922 | 5.5% | 23.2% |
| 92704 | Santa Ana | 80,408 | $94,249 | $641,600 | $2,147 | 4.9% | 31.6% |
| 92705 | Santa Ana | 48,680 | $125,928 | $1,135,600 | $2,250 | 5.2% | 55.3% |
| 92706 | Santa Ana | 37,191 | $96,424 | $839,100 | $1,890 | 4.8% | 35.2% |
| 92707 | Santa Ana | 59,213 | $99,491 | $635,600 | $2,141 | 5.3% | 28.3% |
| 90740 | Seal Beach | 24,382 | $82,427 | $488,400 | $2,421 | 5.0% | 61.4% |
| 92676 | Silverado | 1,967 | $114,167 | $797,000 | $2,131 | 3.1% | 61.8% |
| 90680 | Stanton | 31,949 | $83,150 | $571,300 | $1,953 | 7.5% | 32.5% |
| 90742 | Sunset Beach | 385 | $119,115 | $1,625,000 | $3,004 | 0.0% | 68.7% |
| 90743 | Surfside | 478 | $166,023 | $2,000,000+ | $2,364 | 0.0% | 66.2% |
| 92678 | Trabuco Canyon | 668 | $115,250 | $988,600 | — | 3.7% | 54.3% |
| 92679 | Trabuco Canyon | 30,966 | $207,652 | $1,242,900 | $3,276 | 3.8% | 68.1% |
| 92780 | Tustin | 54,495 | $98,647 | $832,200 | $2,211 | 6.1% | 45.8% |
| 92782 | Tustin | 29,947 | $143,433 | $1,028,900 | $2,778 | 3.8% | 74.7% |
| 92861 | Villa Park | 5,776 | $204,750 | $1,686,200 | — | 3.0% | 63.8% |
| 92683 | Westminster | 90,140 | $82,703 | $820,000 | $2,101 | 7.4% | 38.6% |
| 92886 | Yorba Linda | 49,919 | $148,170 | $1,062,200 | $3,001 | 4.5% | 65.2% |
| 92887 | Yorba Linda | 19,985 | $161,823 | $1,130,900 | $2,606 | 4.4% | 66.0% |