92653 ZIP Code — Laguna Hills, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 92653 is located in Laguna Hills, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 6.93 square miles and serves a population of 29,923 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 949/714.
About ZIP code 92653
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $891,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($123,490) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
29,923
population
6.93
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92653 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92653
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Laguna Hills | Acceptable |
| Laguna Hills | Acceptable |
| Laguna Hills | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92656 Aliso Viejo (1.8 mi)
92691 Mission Viejo (2.5 mi)
92692 Mission Viejo (3.7 mi)
92630 Lake Forest (3.9 mi)
92677 Laguna Niguel (4.2 mi)
92651 Laguna Beach (5.1 mi)
92603 Irvine (5.3 mi)
92618 Irvine (6.5 mi)
92657 Newport Coast (7 mi)
92612 Irvine (7.9 mi)
92629 Dana Point (8 mi)
92604 Irvine (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,923 |
| Population density | 4,318 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5940 |
| Longitude | -117.7099 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 949/714 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.3% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 22.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
29,923
Population
4,318
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$123,490
Median household income
$65,389
Per capita income
$891,400
Median home value
$2,513
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
8,151
Housing units
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
536
Under 5
575
891
5–9
955
892
10–14
958
803
15–19
861
673
20–24
723
1,936
25–34
2,078
1,754
35–44
1,881
2,136
45–54
2,292
863
55–59
925
995
60–64
1,067
1,659
65–74
1,781
756
75–84
812
541
85+
580
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,766 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,157 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,129 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Asian
14.3%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
9.8%
Other race
8.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,220 | 52.7% |
| Asian | 4,930 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,672 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,404 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 2,915 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.3% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 22.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
4.1%
$50k–$75k
10.5%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
27.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 27.0% |
| Median income | $123,490 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
1.2%
$300k–$500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
51.6%
$1M+
38.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $891,400 |
| Median rent / month | $2,513 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 56.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 33.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 42.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 28.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.8% |
| Electricity | 32.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,201 | 57.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 728 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,286 | 11.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,557 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,083 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,768 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 25.7% |
| Married | 58.5% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
13.1%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
35.2%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 409 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 531 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,766 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,360 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,969 | 28.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Professional & management
16.2%
Finance & real estate
12.3%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
7.8%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.1% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.3% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 18.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
7.2%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
14.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.9% |
| Visited dentist | 72.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,203 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,812 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 4,004 | 13.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,611 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 857 | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 1,432 | 5.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,076 | 73.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,538 | 72.0% |
| Born in different state | 15,136 | 50.6% |
| Foreign born | 538 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,847 | 26.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,859 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,215 | 10.7% |
| French | 3,057 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 730 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 463 | 1.5% |
| English | 294 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 175 | 0.6% |
| German | 133 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 112 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92653
What city is ZIP code 92653 in?
ZIP code 92653 is primarily assigned to Laguna Hills, California.
What county is ZIP code 92653 in?
ZIP code 92653 falls within Orange County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92653?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92653?
The median household income in ZIP code 92653 is $123,490, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92653?
The median home value in ZIP code 92653 is $891,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 92653?
ZIP code 92653 has an estimated population of 29,923 residents, with a density of 4,320 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92653 in?
ZIP code 92653 observes the PST timezone.