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 High-density area
- $108,994
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,125,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92627 (Costa Mesa, CA) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 396.3 in 2023 to 424.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,959. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,125,600 (46% above the average California ZIP), with only 38.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,365.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92627 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
305 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
271 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
264 establishments
- Construction
Construction
219 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
211 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92627?
36.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
21.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,536housing units
23,536
Total Housing Units
22,511
Occupied Units
1,025
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,125,600
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 92704
Santa Ana (92704)
88,123 residents
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
61,510 residents
- 92708
Fountain Valley (92708)
56,004 residents
- 92646
Huntington Beach (92646)
55,224 residents
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
49,341 residents
- 92660 34,797
Newport Beach (92660)
34,797 residents
- 92663 21,649
Newport Beach (92663)
21,649 residents
- 92617 14,044
Irvine (92617)
14,044 residents
- 92625 12,478
Corona Del Mar (92625)
12,478 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92627 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92627 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92661
Newport Beach (92661)
$209,231 median income
- 92625
Corona Del Mar (92625)
$174,904 median income
- 92662
Newport Beach (92662)
$165,955 median income
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
$159,564 median income
- 92663
Newport Beach (92663)
$141,541 median income
- 92646
Huntington Beach (92646)
$130,672 median income
- 92708
Fountain Valley (92708)
$115,237 median income
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
$114,249 median income
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
$108,994 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92627, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (61,510 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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