Midway City, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92655
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,337
- 5,094/sq mi High-density area
- $66,308
- Median income Near-median income area
- $788,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midway City pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,094
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92655 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 92655 (Midway City, CA) rose +13.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 450.1 in 2023 to 512.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92655 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midway City, Orange County, California, home to 8,337 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 5,094 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92655 reports a modest median household income of $66,308 (35% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,305. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $788,600 (2% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,609; 27.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92655 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 92655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midway City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92655.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 92655, Midway City, 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
8,337
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
5,094
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92655?
42.4
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
48.9%
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?
$66,308
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$29,305
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92655 ranks among California ZIPs
Midway City, 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)
$66,308 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,583 California 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
2,900housing units
2,900
Total Housing Units
2,632
Occupied Units
268
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$788,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,609
Median Rent
1973
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
+13.8%
YoY Change (2024)
512
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+412%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92655 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +412% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 323 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 356 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 399 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 450 |
| 2024 | +13.8% | 512 |
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 90 business establishments in ZIP 92655, employing approximately 426 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,029,000.
90
Businesses
426
Employees
$22.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.3% |
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 92655 vs 92683 →
ZIP 92655 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
- 92804
Anaheim (92804)
85,914 residents
- 92703
Santa Ana (92703)
65,445 residents
- 92647
Huntington Beach (92647)
57,245 residents
- 92708
Fountain Valley (92708)
56,004 residents
- 92843
Garden Grove (92843)
45,214 residents
- 92841 32,845
Garden Grove (92841)
32,845 residents
- 90680 29,945
Stanton (90680)
29,945 residents
- 92844 24,307
Garden Grove (92844)
24,307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92655 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92655 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92845
Garden Grove (92845)
$136,485 median income
- 92708
Fountain Valley (92708)
$115,237 median income
- 92647
Huntington Beach (92647)
$105,110 median income
- 90680
Stanton (90680)
$85,592 median income
- 92683
Westminster (92683)
$85,585 median income
- 92841
Garden Grove (92841)
$84,451 median income
- 92703
Santa Ana (92703)
$84,437 median income
- 92843
Garden Grove (92843)
$81,446 median income
- 92844
Garden Grove (92844)
$79,701 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92655 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92683 | Westminster, CA | 89,747 | 0.7 mi |
| 92844 | Garden Grove, CA | 24,307 | 1.7 mi |
| 92647 | Huntington Beach, CA | 57,245 | 2.0 mi |
| 92841 | Garden Grove, CA | 32,845 | 2.9 mi |
| 90680 | Stanton, CA | 29,945 | 3.9 mi |
| 92708 | Fountain Valley, CA | 56,004 | 3.1 mi |
| 92843 | Garden Grove, CA | 45,214 | 3.3 mi |
| 92845 | Garden Grove, CA | 16,333 | 3.5 mi |
| 92703 | Santa Ana, CA | 65,445 | 4.5 mi |
| 92804 | Anaheim, CA | 85,914 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92655, 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 (8,337 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 92655 in?
ZIP code 92655 (Midway City) 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 92655?
ZIP code 92655 in Midway City, CA has a population of 8,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92655?
The median household income in ZIP 92655 is $66,308, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92655?
The median home value in ZIP 92655 is $788,600, which is 184% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92655 is Asian at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92655?
ZIP code 92655 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92655 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92655?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92655 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 412%. 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 92655?
In ZIP code 92655, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 92655?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92655 is 22.6 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 92655?
In ZIP code 92655, approximately 27.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92655 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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