Newport Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92661
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,744
- 2,220/sq mi High-density area
- $209,231
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.7%
- 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 suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,220
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92661 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92661 covers 1.7 square miles in Newport Beach, Orange County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,744 residents on file, a density of 2,220 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92661 skews affluent, with a median household income of $209,231 (106% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $135,686. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 0.0%; 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 38.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,908.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 63 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92661 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 92661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92661.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 92661, 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
3,744
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
2,220
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92661?
45.5
Median Age
59.3%
Male
40.7%
Female
9.5%
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?
$209,231
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$135,686
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
62.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92661 ranks among California ZIPs
Newport Beach, 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)
$209,231 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,709housing units
2,709
Total Housing Units
1,706
Occupied Units
1,003
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$2,908
Median Rent
1962
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
-10.8%
YoY Change (2021)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92661 have decreased 10.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 175 |
| 2021 | -10.8% | 156 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 92661, employing approximately 968 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,001,000.
114
Businesses
968
Employees
$37.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 19.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 17.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.6% |
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 92661 vs 92662 →
ZIP 92661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92704
Santa Ana (92704)
88,123 residents
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
61,510 residents
- 92646
Huntington Beach (92646)
55,224 residents
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
49,341 residents
- 92660 34,797
Newport Beach (92660)
34,797 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 92661 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92661 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
- 92646
Huntington Beach (92646)
$130,672 median income
- 92626
Costa Mesa (92626)
$114,249 median income
- 92627
Costa Mesa (92627)
$108,994 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92661 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92662 | Newport Beach, CA | 2,756 | 0.5 mi |
| 92625 | Corona Del Mar, CA | 12,478 | 2.0 mi |
| 92663 | Newport Beach, CA | 21,649 | 2.3 mi |
| 92660 | Newport Beach, CA | 34,797 | 2.6 mi |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa, CA | 61,510 | 3.3 mi |
| 92657 | Newport Coast, CA | 9,741 | 4.0 mi |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa, CA | 49,341 | 5.3 mi |
| 92617 | Irvine, CA | 14,044 | 4.4 mi |
| 92704 | Santa Ana, CA | 88,123 | 8.2 mi |
| 92646 | Huntington Beach, CA | 55,224 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92661, 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 (3,744 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 92661 in?
ZIP code 92661 (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 92661?
ZIP code 92661 in Newport Beach, CA has a population of 3,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92661?
The median household income in ZIP 92661 is $209,231, which is 174% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92661?
The median home value in ZIP 92661 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92661 is White at 72.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92661?
ZIP code 92661 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92661 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (22), Accommodation and food services (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92661?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92661 decreased by 10.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. 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 92661?
In ZIP code 92661, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 92661?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92661 is 62.8 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 92661?
In ZIP code 92661, approximately 38.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92661 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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