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Huntington Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92647

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

57,245
2,852/sq mi
$105,110
Median income
$1,034,100
Median home value
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntington Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,852
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92647 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92647 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, with 57,245 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 2,852 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,110 (3% above the California average), while per-capita income is $49,258. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $1,034,100 (34% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,430 monthly, and 43.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 92647 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 92647

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington Beach, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92647.

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 92647, 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

57,245

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

2,852

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92647?

38.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

22.4%

Foreign-Born

White 53.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 15.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

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?

$105,110

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$49,258

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92647 ranks nationally

Huntington Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,110 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.1%

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

What does housing look like?

22,574

Total Housing Units

21,550

Occupied Units

1,024

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.6%
Renter 56.4%

$1,034,100

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$2,430

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92647 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 257
2021 +10.3% 284
2022 +15.3% 327
2023 +9.5% 358
2024 +7.4% 384

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 1,889 business establishments in ZIP 92647, employing approximately 26,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,643,707,000.

1,889

Businesses

26,672

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 282 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 252 13.3%
Retail trade 226 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 177 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 160 8.5%
Construction 143 7.6%
Finance and insurance 119 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 111 5.9%
Wholesale trade 106 5.6%
Manufacturing 85 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 46 2.4%
Educational services 34 1.8%
Information 31 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 30 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 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 92647 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 92647 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 92647 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 92647 ranks #7 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
92683 Westminster, CA 89,747 2.1 mi
92655 Midway City, CA 8,337 2.0 mi
92648 Huntington Beach, CA 45,317 2.9 mi
92649 Huntington Beach, CA 32,463 2.5 mi
92708 Fountain Valley, CA 56,004 3.3 mi
90742 Sunset Beach, CA 831 3.7 mi
92845 Garden Grove, CA 16,333 4.3 mi
92844 Garden Grove, CA 24,307 3.6 mi
90743 Surfside, CA 456 4.4 mi
92841 Garden Grove, CA 32,845 4.6 mi

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Pop: 89,747
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Pop: 88,123
92804 standard
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Pop: 85,914
92805 standard
Anaheim, CA
Pop: 70,401
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Pop: 67,619
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Pop: 65,445

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92647 in? ▼
ZIP code 92647 (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 92647? ▼
ZIP code 92647 in Huntington Beach, CA has a population of 57,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92647? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92647 is $105,110, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92647? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92647 is $1,034,100, which is 272% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92647? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92647 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92647? ▼
ZIP code 92647 has 1,889 business establishments employing approximately 26,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92647? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92647 are: Health care and social assistance (282), Professional, scientific, and technical services (252), Retail trade (226). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92647? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92647 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 92647? ▼
In ZIP code 92647, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 92647? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92647 is 28.0 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 92647? ▼
In ZIP code 92647, approximately 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92647? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92647 is 11.0% 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.