City

Laguna Beach, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥23,477Population
💰$143,569Median HH Income▲ 88% above avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓72.8%College Grads▲ 88% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 3.6%Other: 5.2%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic9.2%
Black0.4%
Asian3.6%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads72.8% ▲ 88% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma193 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,431 (8%)
Some College955 (5.4%)
Associates2,266 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,067 (6%)
Graduate Degree11,909 (66.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 8%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 66.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad8.0%
Some College5.4%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate66.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$143,569 ▲ 88% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,812/mo
Total Housing Units13,913
Vacant Units2,772

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,477 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Laguna Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $143,569 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Laguna Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,812 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laguna Beach is highly educated. 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.73%).

Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92651 23,477 $143,569 $2,000,000+ $2,812 5.3% 72.8% 65.2%

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