ZIP Code 92627 -- Costa mesa, CA

Orange | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.5x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • Home prices are 10.3x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 22.53% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • Homes here cost 4x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.

Quick Overview

Population
60,393
Unknown
Median Income
$108,994
Home Value
$1,125,600
Median Rent
$2,365
Median Age
36.00
Diversity Index
74.20
Very High
Cost of Living
320.0
very high
Unemployment
4.3%

About ZIP Code 92627

ZIP code 92627 in Costa Mesa, California is a unknown area with a population of 60,393. The median household income is $108,994, which is This is 45% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,125,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.3x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 320.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 36.00 years. Approximately 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Orange, CA.

Population & Age

Total Population
60,393
Median Age
36.00
Male Population
31,045
51.4%
Female Population
29,348
48.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
74.20 Very High
White
50.6%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
41.0%
Asian
4.5%
Native American
1.5%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More Races
22.0%
Other Race
19.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$108,994
Mean Household Income
$158,452
Per Capita Income
$59,959
Below Poverty Line
9.0%

This is 45% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,125,600
Median Rent
$2,365
Total Housing Units
23,536
Occupied Units
22,511
Vacant Units
1,025
4.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1970
Owner Occupied
38.5%
Renter Occupied
61.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 10.3x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 38.5% Renter 61.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
37,109
Employment Rate
95.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
62.2%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
1.8%
Work from Home
22.5%

Cost of Living Index

320.0
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 92627 is 220.0% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Costa Mesa

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
92626 50,708 $114,249 $1,105,900

Other ZIP Codes in Orange

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
92683 Westminster 89,833 $85,585
92804 Anaheim 83,537 $76,141
92704 Santa ana 82,120 $99,777
92805 Anaheim 74,661 $91,252
90631 La habra heights 68,309 $104,251
92630 Lake forest 67,152 $125,853

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 92627

ZIP code 92627 (Costa mesa, CA) has a total population of 60,393 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 36.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 92627 is $108,994 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 45% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 92627 is primarily located in Costa mesa, California (CA). It falls within Orange County.

The median home value in ZIP code 92627 is $1,125,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,365.

The median age in ZIP code 92627 is 36.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 92627 has a cost of living index of 320.03 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 92627, 43.68% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.92% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 92627 is 4.32%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 22.53% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.