Laguna Woods, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92637
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,012
- 1,764/sq mi High-density area
- $59,269
- Median income Below-median income area
- $394,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laguna Woods pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,764
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92637 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92637 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laguna Woods, Orange County, California, home to 16,012 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 1,764 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92637 reports a modest median household income of $59,269 (42% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,507. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $394,600 (49% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,328; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 74.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92637 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 92637
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laguna Woods, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92637.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 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 92637, Laguna Woods, 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
16,012
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
1,764
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92637?
74.9
Median Age
40.7%
Male
59.3%
Female
32.3%
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?
$59,269
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$53,507
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92637 ranks among California ZIPs
Laguna Woods, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,269 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,336housing units
13,336
Total Housing Units
11,706
Occupied Units
1,630
Vacant Units
1.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$394,600
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$2,328
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 92637, employing approximately 2,030 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,684,000.
162
Businesses
2,030
Employees
$94.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 18.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92637 vs 92656 →
ZIP 92637 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92677
Laguna Niguel (92677)
63,297 residents
- 92630
Lake Forest (92630)
59,182 residents
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
49,046 residents
- 92691
Mission Viejo (92691)
47,582 residents
- 92692
Mission Viejo (92692)
47,222 residents
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
29,291 residents
- 92651 23,881
Laguna Beach (92651)
23,881 residents
- 92603 20,184
Irvine (92603)
20,184 residents
- 92618 16,366
Irvine (92618)
16,366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92637 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92637 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92657
Newport Coast (92657)
$185,042 median income
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
$173,094 median income
- 92651
Laguna Beach (92651)
$146,604 median income
- 92618
Irvine (92618)
$145,731 median income
- 92691
Mission Viejo (92691)
$141,045 median income
- 92677
Laguna Niguel (92677)
$140,452 median income
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
$137,639 median income
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
$133,194 median income
- 92692
Mission Viejo (92692)
$131,175 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92637 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92656 | Aliso Viejo, CA | 49,046 | 2.3 mi |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills, CA | 29,291 | 2.3 mi |
| 92618 | Irvine, CA | 16,366 | 4.0 mi |
| 92691 | Mission Viejo, CA | 47,582 | 3.8 mi |
| 92603 | Irvine, CA | 20,184 | 3.4 mi |
| 92630 | Lake Forest, CA | 59,182 | 3.6 mi |
| 92692 | Mission Viejo, CA | 47,222 | 5.1 mi |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach, CA | 23,881 | 4.4 mi |
| 92677 | Laguna Niguel, CA | 63,297 | 5.9 mi |
| 92657 | Newport Coast, CA | 9,741 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92637, 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 (16,012 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 92637 in?
ZIP code 92637 (Laguna Woods) 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 92637?
ZIP code 92637 in Laguna Woods, CA has a population of 16,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92637?
The median household income in ZIP 92637 is $59,269, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92637?
The median home value in ZIP 92637 is $394,600, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92637 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92637?
ZIP code 92637 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 2,030 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92637?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92637 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92637?
In ZIP code 92637, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% 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 92637?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92637 is 19.8 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 92637?
In ZIP code 92637, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92637 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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