City

San Juan Capistrano, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥34,998Population
💰$127,893Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$929,700Median Home Value▲ 233% above avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.6%Hispanic: 36.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 3.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White53.6%
Hispanic36.7%
Black0.5%
Asian3.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma850 (3.7%)
HS Graduate4,392 (19.3%)
Some College2,264 (9.9%)
Associates2,912 (12.8%)
Bachelors2,471 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree9,868 (43.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 43.4%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College9.9%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate43.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,893 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$929,700 ▲ 233% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,500/mo
Total Housing Units12,801
Vacant Units706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About San Juan Capistrano, CA

San Juan Capistrano is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,998 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, San Juan Capistrano is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,893 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in San Juan Capistrano is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $929,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,500 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Juan Capistrano is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (53.58%).

San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92675 34,998 $127,893 $929,700 $2,500 3.9% 54.2% 78.5%

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