Ladera Ranch, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92694
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,944
- 892/sq mi High-density area
- $189,966
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,127,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ladera Ranch 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 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 892
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92694 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92694 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, California, with 21,944 residents across 24.6 square miles, a density of 892 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92694 skews affluent, with a median household income of $189,966 (87% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $78,543. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,127,200 (46% above the average California ZIP), while 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,454.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92694 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 92694
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ladera Ranch, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92694.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
245 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 85
Real estate and rental and leasing
85 establishments
- Finance and insurance 62
Finance and insurance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 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 92694, Ladera Ranch, 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
21,944
Population
24.6
Area (sq mi)
892
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92694?
36.4
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
18.5%
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?
$189,966
Median Household Income
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$78,543
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92694 ranks among California ZIPs
Ladera Ranch, 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)
$189,966 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
12,687housing units
12,687
Total Housing Units
11,915
Occupied Units
772
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,127,200
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$3,454
Median Rent
2008
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2021)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92694 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | – | 212 |
| 2019 | – | 221 |
| 2020 | -1.5% | 217 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 249 |
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 857 business establishments in ZIP 92694, employing approximately 4,795 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,628,000.
857
Businesses
4,795
Employees
$278.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 245 | 28.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 12.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 85 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 50 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.5% |
| Information | 18 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.6% |
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 92694 vs 92675 →
ZIP 92694 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
- 92691
Mission Viejo (92691)
47,582 residents
- 92692
Mission Viejo (92692)
47,222 residents
- 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita (92688)
43,792 residents
- 92675
San Juan Capistrano (92675)
34,731 residents
- 92672
San Clemente (92672)
34,464 residents
- 92679
Trabuco Canyon (92679)
32,611 residents
- 92673
San Clemente (92673)
29,309 residents
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
29,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92694 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92694 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92679
Trabuco Canyon (92679)
$211,250 median income
- 92694
Ladera Ranch (92694)
$189,966 median income
- 92673
San Clemente (92673)
$182,178 median income
- 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita (92688)
$152,528 median income
- 92691
Mission Viejo (92691)
$141,045 median income
- 92624
Capistrano Beach (92624)
$140,666 median income
- 92677
Laguna Niguel (92677)
$140,452 median income
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
$133,194 median income
- 92692
Mission Viejo (92692)
$131,175 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92694 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92675 | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 34,731 | 3.3 mi |
| 92692 | Mission Viejo, CA | 47,222 | 4.3 mi |
| 92688 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 43,792 | 5.1 mi |
| 92673 | San Clemente, CA | 29,309 | 5.6 mi |
| 92677 | Laguna Niguel, CA | 63,297 | 4.9 mi |
| 92691 | Mission Viejo, CA | 47,582 | 5.0 mi |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills, CA | 29,291 | 5.3 mi |
| 92679 | Trabuco Canyon, CA | 32,611 | 6.3 mi |
| 92624 | Capistrano Beach, CA | 7,248 | 6.5 mi |
| 92672 | San Clemente, CA | 34,464 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92694, 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 (21,944 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 92694 in?
ZIP code 92694 (Ladera Ranch) 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 92694?
ZIP code 92694 in Ladera Ranch, CA has a population of 21,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92694?
The median household income in ZIP 92694 is $189,966, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92694?
The median home value in ZIP 92694 is $1,127,200, which is 305% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92694?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92694 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92694?
ZIP code 92694 has 857 business establishments employing approximately 4,795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92694?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92694 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (245), Health care and social assistance (108), Real estate and rental and leasing (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92694?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92694 increased by 14.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 92694?
In ZIP code 92694, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 92694?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92694 is 27.7 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 92694?
In ZIP code 92694, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92694?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92694 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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