San Clemente, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92672
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,464
- 1,674/sq mi High-density area
- $111,989
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,438,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Clemente pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,674
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92672 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92672 (San Clemente, CA) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 365.1 in 2023 to 414.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92672 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Clemente, Orange County, California, with 34,464 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 1,674 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92672 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,989 (10% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,032. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,438,800 (86% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,376; 54.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92672 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 92672
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Clemente, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92672.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
252 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
146 establishments
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 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 92672, San Clemente, 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
34,464
Population
20.6
Area (sq mi)
1,674
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92672?
44.6
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
11.8%
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?
$111,989
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$71,032
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92672 ranks nationally
San Clemente, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$111,989 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
17,531housing units
17,531
Total Housing Units
15,239
Occupied Units
2,292
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,438,800
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$2,376
Median Rent
1976
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
415
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+315%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92672 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.5% | 260 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 272 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 330 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 365 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 415 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,440 business establishments in ZIP 92672, employing approximately 12,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $833,470,000.
1,440
Businesses
12,008
Employees
$833.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 252 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 181 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 140 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 132 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 123 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.0% |
| Information | 14 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 92672 vs 92673 →
ZIP 92672 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
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
49,046 residents
- 92675
San Juan Capistrano (92675)
34,731 residents
- 92672
San Clemente (92672)
34,464 residents
- 92673
San Clemente (92673)
29,309 residents
- 92629
Dana Point (92629)
25,756 residents
- 92694 21,944
Ladera Ranch (92694)
21,944 residents
- 92624 7,248
Capistrano Beach (92624)
7,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92672 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92672 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92694
Ladera Ranch (92694)
$189,966 median income
- 92673
San Clemente (92673)
$182,178 median income
- 92629
Dana Point (92629)
$142,807 median income
- 92624
Capistrano Beach (92624)
$140,666 median income
- 92677
Laguna Niguel (92677)
$140,452 median income
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
$137,639 median income
- 92675
San Juan Capistrano (92675)
$129,457 median income
- 92672
San Clemente (92672)
$111,989 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92672 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92673 | San Clemente, CA | 29,309 | 2.6 mi |
| 92675 | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 34,731 | 5.0 mi |
| 92624 | Capistrano Beach, CA | 7,248 | 3.8 mi |
| 92694 | Ladera Ranch, CA | 21,944 | 8.2 mi |
| 92629 | Dana Point, CA | 25,756 | 6.4 mi |
| 92677 | Laguna Niguel, CA | 63,297 | 8.7 mi |
| 92656 | Aliso Viejo, CA | 49,046 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92672, 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 (34,464 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 92672 in?
ZIP code 92672 (San Clemente) 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 92672?
ZIP code 92672 in San Clemente, CA has a population of 34,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92672?
The median household income in ZIP 92672 is $111,989, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92672?
The median home value in ZIP 92672 is $1,438,800, which is 417% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92672?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92672 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92672?
ZIP code 92672 has 1,440 business establishments employing approximately 12,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92672?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92672 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (252), Retail trade (181), Accommodation and food services (146). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92672?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92672 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 92672?
In ZIP code 92672, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% 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 92672?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92672 is 27.1 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 92672?
In ZIP code 92672, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92672?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92672 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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