Newport Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92660
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,797
- 1,376/sq mi High-density area
- $159,564
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newport Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,376
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92660 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92660 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, with 34,797 residents across 25.3 square miles, a density of 1,376 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92660 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,564 (57% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $116,172. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), with only 49.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92660 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 92660
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92660.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
1,121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
781 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
676 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
598 establishments
- Retail trade 258
Retail trade
258 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 92660, Newport Beach, 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
34,797
Population
25.3
Area (sq mi)
1,376
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92660?
45.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
15.9%
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?
$159,564
Median Household Income
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$116,172
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92660 ranks nationally
Newport Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$159,564 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
17,061housing units
17,061
Total Housing Units
15,533
Occupied Units
1,528
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1980
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2021)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92660 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -16.7% | 190 |
| 2018 | +26.3% | 240 |
| 2019 | -7.3% | 222 |
| 2020 | -2.9% | 216 |
| 2021 | -3.8% | 208 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4,564 business establishments in ZIP 92660, employing approximately 60,414 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,879,204,000.
4,564
Businesses
60,414
Employees
$6.9B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 1,121 | 24.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 781 | 17.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 676 | 14.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 598 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 258 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 211 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 175 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 156 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 154 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 141 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 75 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 60 | 1.3% |
| Information | 50 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 37 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.1% |
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 92660 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
61,510 residents
- 92707
Santa Ana (92707)
59,492 residents
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
49,341 residents
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
34,797 residents
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
27,522 residents
- 92663 21,649
Newport Beach (92663)
21,649 residents
- 92617 14,044
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 92660 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92660 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
- 92662
Newport Beach (92662)
$165,955 median income
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
$159,564 median income
- 92663
Newport Beach (92663)
$141,541 median income
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
$114,249 median income
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
$108,994 median income
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
$106,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92660 ranks #5 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 | 2.2 mi |
| 92617 | Irvine, CA | 14,044 | 2.0 mi |
| 92662 | Newport Beach, CA | 2,756 | 2.2 mi |
| 92661 | Newport Beach, CA | 3,744 | 2.6 mi |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa, CA | 61,510 | 2.8 mi |
| 92663 | Newport Beach, CA | 21,649 | 3.3 mi |
| 92612 | Irvine, CA | 27,522 | 3.3 mi |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa, CA | 49,341 | 3.7 mi |
| 92707 | Santa Ana, CA | 59,492 | 5.3 mi |
| 92657 | Newport Coast, CA | 9,741 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92660, 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 (34,797 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 92660 in?
ZIP code 92660 (Newport Beach) 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 92660?
ZIP code 92660 in Newport Beach, CA has a population of 34,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92660?
The median household income in ZIP 92660 is $159,564, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92660?
The median home value in ZIP 92660 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92660?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92660 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92660?
ZIP code 92660 has 4,564 business establishments employing approximately 60,414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92660?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92660 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (1121), Health care and social assistance (781), Real estate and rental and leasing (676). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92660?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92660 decreased by 3.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 92660?
In ZIP code 92660, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 92660?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92660 is 19.7 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 92660?
In ZIP code 92660, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92660?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92660 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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