Laguna Hills, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92653

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

29,291
1,687/sq mi
$133,194
Median income
$1,063,300
Median home value
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laguna Hills pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,687
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Laguna Hills, Orange County, California. The area is home to 29,291 residents, producing a population density of 1,687 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92653 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92653 sits at $133,194 (31% above the California average), while per-capita income is $67,451. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,063,300 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $2,745 per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92653 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92653.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92653, Laguna Hills, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,291

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,687

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92653?

41.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

26.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 15.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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?

$133,194

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$67,451

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92653 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,194 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,290

Total Housing Units

10,547

Occupied Units

743

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$1,063,300

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$2,745

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92653 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 238
2021 +11.1% 264
2022 +18.2% 312
2023 +10.7% 346
2024 +5.4% 364

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 1,891 business establishments in ZIP 92653, employing approximately 20,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,263,751,000.

1,891

Businesses

20,458

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 417 22.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 379 20.0%
Construction 146 7.7%
Retail trade 142 7.5%
Finance and insurance 142 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 123 6.5%
Wholesale trade 108 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 106 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 88 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 87 4.6%
Manufacturing 62 3.3%
Educational services 29 1.5%
Information 19 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 17 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 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 92653 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 92653 ranks #7 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 92653 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 92653 ranks #8 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
92656 Aliso Viejo, CA 49,046 2.1 mi
92691 Mission Viejo, CA 47,582 2.3 mi
92637 Laguna Woods, CA 16,012 2.3 mi
92630 Lake Forest, CA 59,182 3.7 mi
92692 Mission Viejo, CA 47,222 3.4 mi
92677 Laguna Niguel, CA 63,297 4.4 mi
92651 Laguna Beach, CA 23,881 5.0 mi
92618 Irvine, CA 16,366 5.7 mi
92688 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 43,792 5.3 mi
92694 Ladera Ranch, CA 21,944 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92653 in?
ZIP code 92653 (Laguna Hills) 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 92653?
ZIP code 92653 in Laguna Hills, CA has a population of 29,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92653?
The median household income in ZIP 92653 is $133,194, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92653?
The median home value in ZIP 92653 is $1,063,300, which is 282% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92653 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92653?
ZIP code 92653 has 1,891 business establishments employing approximately 20,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92653 are: Health care and social assistance (417), Professional, scientific, and technical services (379), Construction (146). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92653?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92653 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 92653?
In ZIP code 92653, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 92653?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92653 is 27.4 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 92653?
In ZIP code 92653, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92653 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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