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
$66,308
Median income
$788,600
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midway City pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

41th 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.

ZIP code 92655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Midway City, Orange County, California. The area is home to 8,337 residents, producing a population density of 5,094 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 92655 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92655 sits at $66,308 (35% below the California average), while per-capita income is $29,305. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $788,600 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,609 per month, and 27.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92655 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 92655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92655.

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 92655, Midway City, 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

8,337

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

5,094

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92655?

42.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

48.9%

Foreign-Born

White 16.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 41.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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?

$66,308

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$29,305

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92655 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,308 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,900

Total Housing Units

2,632

Occupied Units

268

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.4%
Renter 72.6%

$788,600

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,609

Median Rent

1973

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

+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

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ZIP 92655 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 92655 ranks #0 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 92655 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 92655 ranks #null 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 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

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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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