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ZIP Code 92694

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

21,944
892/sq mi
$189,966
Median income
$1,127,200
Median home value
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.6 square miles in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, California. The area is home to 21,944 residents, producing a population density of 892 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92694 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92694 sits at $189,966 (87% above the California average), while per-capita income is $78,543. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,127,200 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $3,454 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92694 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92694 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92694

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92694.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,944

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

892

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92694?

36.4

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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

$78,543

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92694 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$189,966 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,687

Total Housing Units

11,915

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$1,127,200

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$3,454

Median Rent

2008

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 92694 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 92694 ranks #0 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 92694 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 92694 ranks #2 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
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

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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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