PlainZIP

Costa Mesa, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92627

Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

61,510
3,726/sq mi
$108,994
Median income
$1,125,600
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Costa Mesa pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,726
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92627 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, with 61,510 residents across 16.5 square miles, a density of 3,726 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92627 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,994 (7% above the California average), while per-capita income is $59,959. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $1,125,600 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,365 monthly, and 38.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orange County, letting you compare 92627 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 92627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Costa Mesa, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92627.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92627, Costa Mesa, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

61,510

Population

16.5

Area (sq mi)

3,726

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92627?

36.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

21.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$108,994

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$59,959

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92627 ranks nationally

Costa Mesa, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,994 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

23,536

Total Housing Units

22,511

Occupied Units

1,025

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.5%
Renter 61.5%

$1,125,600

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$2,365

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

424

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+324%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92627 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +324% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 295
2021 +5.9% 312
2022 +16.8% 365
2023 +8.7% 396
2024 +7.1% 424

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,189 business establishments in ZIP 92627, employing approximately 18,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $986,827,000.

2,189

Businesses

18,633

Employees

$986.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 305 13.9%
Retail trade 271 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 264 12.1%
Construction 219 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 211 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 210 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 190 8.7%
Wholesale trade 109 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 95 4.3%
Manufacturing 78 3.6%
Finance and insurance 74 3.4%
Educational services 47 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 47 2.1%
Information 36 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 92627 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92627 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92627 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92627 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92663 Newport Beach, CA 21,649 1.8 mi
92626 Costa Mesa, CA 49,341 2.3 mi
92660 Newport Beach, CA 34,797 2.8 mi
92646 Huntington Beach, CA 55,224 3.0 mi
92661 Newport Beach, CA 3,744 3.3 mi
92662 Newport Beach, CA 2,756 3.4 mi
92617 Irvine, CA 14,044 4.5 mi
92704 Santa Ana, CA 88,123 5.1 mi
92708 Fountain Valley, CA 56,004 4.7 mi
92625 Corona Del Mar, CA 12,478 4.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92627 in? ▼
ZIP code 92627 (Costa Mesa) is located in Orange County, California. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92627? ▼
ZIP code 92627 in Costa Mesa, CA has a population of 61,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92627 is $108,994, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92627 is $1,125,600, which is 305% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92627 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92627? ▼
ZIP code 92627 has 2,189 business establishments employing approximately 18,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92627? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92627 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (305), Retail trade (271), Other services (except public administration) (264). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92627? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92627 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 324%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92627? ▼
In ZIP code 92627, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92627? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92627 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92627? ▼
In ZIP code 92627, approximately 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92627 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.