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Aliso Viejo, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92656

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

49,046
2,301/sq mi
$137,639
Median income
$903,200
Median home value
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aliso Viejo pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,301
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92656 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California, with 49,046 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 2,301 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92656 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,639 (35% above the California average), while per-capita income is $67,396. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $903,200 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,841 monthly, and 57.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 92656, plus 6 more within Orange County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 92656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aliso Viejo, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92656.

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 92656, Aliso Viejo, 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

49,046

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

2,301

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92656?

39.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

25.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 16.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$137,639

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$67,396

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92656 ranks nationally

Aliso Viejo, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,639 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.4%

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

What does housing look like?

21,289

Total Housing Units

20,378

Occupied Units

911

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$903,200

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$2,841

Median Rent

1995

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2022)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92656 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -2.1% 225
2019 +11.4% 251
2020 -0.6% 249
2021 +5.1% 262
2022 +0.0% 262

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,439 business establishments in ZIP 92656, employing approximately 24,852 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,539,941,000.

1,439

Businesses

24,852

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 383 26.6%
Health care and social assistance 186 12.9%
Finance and insurance 108 7.5%
Wholesale trade 96 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 95 6.6%
Construction 85 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 85 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 85 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 4.8%
Retail trade 64 4.5%
Information 51 3.5%
Educational services 38 2.6%
Manufacturing 27 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.8%
Utilities 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 92656 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 92656 ranks #3 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 92656 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 92656 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
92637 Laguna Woods, CA 16,012 2.3 mi
92653 Laguna Hills, CA 29,291 2.1 mi
92651 Laguna Beach, CA 23,881 2.9 mi
92677 Laguna Niguel, CA 63,297 3.7 mi
92618 Irvine, CA 16,366 6.4 mi
92691 Mission Viejo, CA 47,582 4.4 mi
92603 Irvine, CA 20,184 4.7 mi
92630 Lake Forest, CA 59,182 5.4 mi
92692 Mission Viejo, CA 47,222 5.5 mi
92657 Newport Coast, CA 9,741 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92656 in? ▼
ZIP code 92656 (Aliso Viejo) 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 92656? ▼
ZIP code 92656 in Aliso Viejo, CA has a population of 49,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92656 is $137,639, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92656 is $903,200, which is 225% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92656 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92656? ▼
ZIP code 92656 has 1,439 business establishments employing approximately 24,852 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92656? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92656 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (383), Health care and social assistance (186), Finance and insurance (108). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92656? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92656 increased by 0.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 92656? ▼
In ZIP code 92656, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.4% 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 92656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92656 is 25.1 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 92656? ▼
In ZIP code 92656, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92656 is 5.0% 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.