Huntington Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92646
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,224
- 2,603/sq mi High-density area
- $130,672
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,076,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntington Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,603
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92646 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 92646 (Huntington Beach, CA) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 348.4 in 2023 to 357.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92646 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, with 55,224 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 2,603 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92646 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,672 (29% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,706. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,076,500 (39% above the average California ZIP), while 74.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,571.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92646 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 92646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92646.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
208 establishments
- Construction
Construction
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 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 92646, Huntington Beach, 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
55,224
Population
21.2
Area (sq mi)
2,603
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92646?
47.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
15.4%
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?
$130,672
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$64,706
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92646 ranks nationally
Huntington Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$130,672 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
22,393housing units
22,393
Total Housing Units
21,422
Occupied Units
971
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,076,500
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$2,571
Median Rent
1971
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92646 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 260 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 280 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 320 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 348 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 358 |
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 1,073 business establishments in ZIP 92646, employing approximately 7,213 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,829,000.
1,073
Businesses
7,213
Employees
$337.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 208 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 132 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.9% |
| Information | 19 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 92646 vs 92708 →
ZIP 92646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92683
Westminster (92683)
89,747 residents
- 92704
Santa Ana (92704)
88,123 residents
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
61,510 residents
- 92647
Huntington Beach (92647)
57,245 residents
- 92708
Fountain Valley (92708)
56,004 residents
- 92646
Huntington Beach (92646)
55,224 residents
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
49,341 residents
- 92648
Huntington Beach (92648)
45,317 residents
- 92844 24,307
Garden Grove (92844)
24,307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92646 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92663
Newport Beach (92663)
$141,541 median income
- 92646
Huntington Beach (92646)
$130,672 median income
- 92648
Huntington Beach (92648)
$130,164 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
- 92647
Huntington Beach (92647)
$105,110 median income
- 92704
Santa Ana (92704)
$99,777 median income
- 92683
Westminster (92683)
$85,585 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92646 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92708 | Fountain Valley, CA | 56,004 | 3.3 mi |
| 92648 | Huntington Beach, CA | 45,317 | 2.8 mi |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa, CA | 61,510 | 3.0 mi |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa, CA | 49,341 | 3.5 mi |
| 92663 | Newport Beach, CA | 21,649 | 3.6 mi |
| 92655 | Midway City, CA | 8,337 | 5.6 mi |
| 92647 | Huntington Beach, CA | 57,245 | 4.6 mi |
| 92844 | Garden Grove, CA | 24,307 | 6.9 mi |
| 92683 | Westminster, CA | 89,747 | 6.2 mi |
| 92704 | Santa Ana, CA | 88,123 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92646, 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 (55,224 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 92646 in?
ZIP code 92646 (Huntington Beach) 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 92646?
ZIP code 92646 in Huntington Beach, CA has a population of 55,224 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92646?
The median household income in ZIP 92646 is $130,672, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92646?
The median home value in ZIP 92646 is $1,076,500, which is 287% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92646 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92646?
ZIP code 92646 has 1,073 business establishments employing approximately 7,213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92646 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (208), Construction (132), Health care and social assistance (131). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92646?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92646 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 92646?
In ZIP code 92646, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% 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 92646?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92646 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92646?
In ZIP code 92646, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92646 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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