City

Laguna Woods, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥17,342Population
💰$60,235Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂75.0Median Age
🏠$364,900Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓59.3%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.2% Female 59.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 23.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White68.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.7%
Asian23.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
25–44
2%
45–64
15%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age75.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.46
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads59.3% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,796 (17%)
Some College1,287 (7.8%)
Associates2,573 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,321 (8%)
Graduate Degree8,446 (51.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 17%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 51.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad17.0%
Some College7.8%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate51.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,235 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$364,900 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,232/mo
Total Housing Units13,494
Vacant Units1,697

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
50%
About Laguna Woods, CA

Laguna Woods is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,342 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 75 years.

Economically, Laguna Woods is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,235 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Laguna Woods is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,232 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laguna Woods is well-educated. 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (68.08%).

Laguna Woods, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Laguna Woods
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92637 17,342 $60,235 $364,900 $2,232 7.0% 59.3% 71.4%