Newport Coast, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92657
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,741
- 509/sq mi High-density area
- $185,042
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newport Coast pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 509
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92657 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92657 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport Coast, Orange County, California, home to 9,741 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 509 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92657 skews affluent, with a median household income of $185,042 (82% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $113,588. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 68.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92657 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 92657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport Coast, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92657.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
63 establishments
- Wholesale trade 28
Wholesale trade
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance 26
Finance and insurance
26 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 92657, Newport Coast, 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
9,741
Population
19.1
Area (sq mi)
509
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92657?
46.4
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
30.7%
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?
$185,042
Median Household Income
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$113,588
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92657 ranks among California ZIPs
Newport Coast, 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)
$185,042 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
4,238housing units
4,238
Total Housing Units
3,632
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 375 business establishments in ZIP 92657, employing approximately 3,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,950,000.
375
Businesses
3,420
Employees
$195.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 22.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 19.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 16.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 92657 vs 92625 →
ZIP 92657 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
34,797 residents
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
27,522 residents
- 92614
Irvine (92614)
24,748 residents
- 92651
Laguna Beach (92651)
23,881 residents
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
20,184 residents
- 92637
Laguna Woods (92637)
16,012 residents
- 92617
Irvine (92617)
14,044 residents
- 92625 12,478
Corona Del Mar (92625)
12,478 residents
- 92657 9,741
Newport Coast (92657)
9,741 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92657 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92657 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92661
Newport Beach (92661)
$209,231 median income
- 92657
Newport Coast (92657)
$185,042 median income
- 92625
Corona Del Mar (92625)
$174,904 median income
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
$173,094 median income
- 92662
Newport Beach (92662)
$165,955 median income
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
$159,564 median income
- 92651
Laguna Beach (92651)
$146,604 median income
- 92614
Irvine (92614)
$122,821 median income
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
$106,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92657 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92625 | Corona Del Mar, CA | 12,478 | 2.0 mi |
| 92617 | Irvine, CA | 14,044 | 3.3 mi |
| 92662 | Newport Beach, CA | 2,756 | 3.5 mi |
| 92612 | Irvine, CA | 27,522 | 4.5 mi |
| 92603 | Irvine, CA | 20,184 | 3.2 mi |
| 92661 | Newport Beach, CA | 3,744 | 4.0 mi |
| 92660 | Newport Beach, CA | 34,797 | 3.6 mi |
| 92614 | Irvine, CA | 24,748 | 5.9 mi |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach, CA | 23,881 | 4.1 mi |
| 92637 | Laguna Woods, CA | 16,012 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92657, 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 (9,741 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 92657 in?
ZIP code 92657 (Newport Coast) 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 92657?
ZIP code 92657 in Newport Coast, CA has a population of 9,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92657?
The median household income in ZIP 92657 is $185,042, which is 143% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92657?
The median home value in ZIP 92657 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92657 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92657?
ZIP code 92657 has 375 business establishments employing approximately 3,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92657 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (84), Health care and social assistance (74), Real estate and rental and leasing (63). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92657?
In ZIP code 92657, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.2% 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 92657?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92657 is 26.2 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 92657?
In ZIP code 92657, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92657 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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