City

Huntington Beach, CA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥195,633Population
💰$120,077Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$1,051,996Median Home Value▲ 277% above avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.2%Hispanic: 19.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 12.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White59.2%
Hispanic19.4%
Black1.2%
Asian12.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma2,322 (1.7%)
HS Graduate22,623 (16.3%)
Some College12,389 (8.9%)
Associates22,000 (15.9%)
Bachelors13,421 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree65,746 (47.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 47.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College8.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate47.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,077 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$1,051,996 ▲ 277% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,459/mo
Total Housing Units81,322
Vacant Units4,020

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 195,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.28 years.

Economically, Huntington Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,076 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Huntington Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,051,996, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,458 per month.

The population of Huntington Beach is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (59.21%).

Huntington Beach, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Huntington Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92646 55,814 $132,841 $1,031,700 $2,570 5.1% 60.7% 75.0%
92647 58,794 $107,877 $963,900 $2,400 7.0% 48.7% 43.6%
92648 45,521 $118,993 $1,176,000 $2,324 3.4% 60.4% 46.8%
92649 35,504 $121,604 $1,070,800 $2,554 5.9% 60.8% 58.1%