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 High-density area
- $137,639
- Median income Above-median income area
- $903,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,396. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $903,200 (17% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,841; 57.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92656 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 92656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aliso Viejo, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92656.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
383 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
186 establishments
- Finance and insurance 108
Finance and insurance
108 establishments
- Wholesale trade 96
Wholesale trade
96 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 95
Real estate and rental and leasing
95 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92656?
39.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
25.2%
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?
$137,639
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
21,289housing units
21,289
Total Housing Units
20,378
Occupied Units
911
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$903,200
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92656 vs 92637 →
ZIP 92656 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92677
Laguna Niguel (92677)
63,297 residents
- 92630
Lake Forest (92630)
59,182 residents
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
49,046 residents
- 92691
Mission Viejo (92691)
47,582 residents
- 92692
Mission Viejo (92692)
47,222 residents
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
29,291 residents
- 92651 23,881
Laguna Beach (92651)
23,881 residents
- 92603 20,184
Irvine (92603)
20,184 residents
- 92618 16,366
Irvine (92618)
16,366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92656 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92657
Newport Coast (92657)
$185,042 median income
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
$173,094 median income
- 92651
Laguna Beach (92651)
$146,604 median income
- 92618
Irvine (92618)
$145,731 median income
- 92691
Mission Viejo (92691)
$141,045 median income
- 92677
Laguna Niguel (92677)
$140,452 median income
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
$137,639 median income
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
$133,194 median income
- 92692
Mission Viejo (92692)
$131,175 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92656, 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 (49,046 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 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.
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