PlainZIP

Lake Forest, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92630

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

59,182
2,398/sq mi
$125,853
Median income
$910,300
Median home value
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Forest pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,398
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92630 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Forest, Orange County, California, with 59,182 residents across 24.7 square miles, a density of 2,398 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92630 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,853 (24% above the California average), while per-capita income is $56,729. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $910,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $2,664 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 92630 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Orange County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 92630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Forest, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92630.

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 92630, Lake Forest, 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

59,182

Population

24.7

Area (sq mi)

2,398

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92630?

39.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

27.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 18.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%

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?

$125,853

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$56,729

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92630 ranks nationally

Lake Forest, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,853 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%

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

What does housing look like?

24,296

Total Housing Units

23,277

Occupied Units

1,019

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$910,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$2,664

Median Rent

1981

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

391

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+291%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92630 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 247
2021 +9.8% 271
2022 +18.7% 322
2023 +8.0% 348
2024 +12.5% 391

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 2,230 business establishments in ZIP 92630, employing approximately 24,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,673,988,000.

2,230

Businesses

24,355

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 430 19.3%
Health care and social assistance 260 11.7%
Retail trade 205 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 199 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 184 8.3%
Wholesale trade 183 8.2%
Construction 165 7.4%
Finance and insurance 116 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 115 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 109 4.9%
Manufacturing 78 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 56 2.5%
Educational services 47 2.1%
Information 39 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 32 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.4%

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 92630 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 92630 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 92630 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 92630 ranks #null 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
92691 Mission Viejo, CA 47,582 2.6 mi
92610 Foothill Ranch, CA 11,248 3.6 mi
92653 Laguna Hills, CA 29,291 3.7 mi
92618 Irvine, CA 16,366 3.3 mi
92692 Mission Viejo, CA 47,222 3.6 mi
92637 Laguna Woods, CA 16,012 3.6 mi
92688 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 43,792 4.5 mi
92679 Trabuco Canyon, CA 32,611 5.5 mi
92656 Aliso Viejo, CA 49,046 5.4 mi
92603 Irvine, CA 20,184 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92630 in? ▼
ZIP code 92630 (Lake Forest) 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 92630? ▼
ZIP code 92630 in Lake Forest, CA has a population of 59,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92630? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92630 is $125,853, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92630? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92630 is $910,300, which is 227% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92630? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92630 is White at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92630? ▼
ZIP code 92630 has 2,230 business establishments employing approximately 24,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92630? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92630 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (430), Health care and social assistance (260), Retail trade (205). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92630? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92630 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 291%. 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 92630? ▼
In ZIP code 92630, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 92630? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92630 is 24.6 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 92630? ▼
In ZIP code 92630, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92630? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92630 is 10.0% 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.