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Mission Viejo, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92691

Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

47,582
2,087/sq mi
$141,045
Median income
$985,100
Median home value
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mission Viejo pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,087
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92691 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92691 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, with 47,582 residents across 22.8 square miles, a density of 2,087 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92691 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,045 (39% above the California average), while per-capita income is $59,357. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $985,100 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $2,692 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orange County, letting you compare 92691 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 92691

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mission Viejo, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92691.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 92691, Mission 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

47,582

Population

22.8

Area (sq mi)

2,087

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92691?

44.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

22.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

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?

$141,045

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$59,357

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92691 ranks nationally

Mission Viejo, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$141,045 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,476

Total Housing Units

15,931

Occupied Units

545

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$985,100

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$2,692

Median Rent

1975

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

387

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+287%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92691 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +287% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 247
2021 +11.8% 276
2022 +14.2% 316
2023 +14.4% 361
2024 +7.1% 387

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 1,960 business establishments in ZIP 92691, employing approximately 22,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,420,782,000.

1,960

Businesses

22,393

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 429 21.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 296 15.1%
Retail trade 213 10.9%
Construction 163 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 154 7.9%
Finance and insurance 140 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 137 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 88 4.5%
Wholesale trade 74 3.8%
Educational services 36 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 1.7%
Manufacturing 29 1.5%
Information 23 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 92691 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92691 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92691 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92691 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92692 Mission Viejo, CA 47,222 1.4 mi
92653 Laguna Hills, CA 29,291 2.3 mi
92630 Lake Forest, CA 59,182 2.6 mi
92688 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 43,792 3.2 mi
92637 Laguna Woods, CA 16,012 3.8 mi
92610 Foothill Ranch, CA 11,248 5.9 mi
92656 Aliso Viejo, CA 49,046 4.4 mi
92679 Trabuco Canyon, CA 32,611 4.7 mi
92694 Ladera Ranch, CA 21,944 5.0 mi
92677 Laguna Niguel, CA 63,297 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92691 in? ▼
ZIP code 92691 (Mission 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 92691? ▼
ZIP code 92691 in Mission Viejo, CA has a population of 47,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92691? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92691 is $141,045, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92691? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92691 is $985,100, which is 254% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92691? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92691 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92691? ▼
ZIP code 92691 has 1,960 business establishments employing approximately 22,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92691? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92691 are: Health care and social assistance (429), Professional, scientific, and technical services (296), Retail trade (213). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92691? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92691 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 287%. 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 92691? ▼
In ZIP code 92691, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% 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 92691? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92691 is 25.7 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 92691? ▼
In ZIP code 92691, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92691? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92691 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.