92626 ZIP Code — Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 92626 is located in Costa Mesa, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 9.70 square miles and serves a population of 50,198 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 714/657/949.
About ZIP code 92626
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $962,000. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($105,281) 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,198
population
9.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92626 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92626
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92627 Costa Mesa (2.2 mi)
92707 Santa Ana (2.3 mi)
92704 Santa Ana (2.9 mi)
92708 Fountain Valley (3.2 mi)
92660 Newport Beach (3.4 mi)
92646 Huntington Beach (3.5 mi)
92663 Newport Beach (3.9 mi)
92697 Irvine (4.3 mi)
92617 Irvine (4.4 mi)
92614 Irvine (4.5 mi)
92703 Santa Ana (4.8 mi)
92612 Irvine (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,198 |
| Population density | 5,175 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6791 |
| Longitude | -117.9055 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 714/657/949 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.0% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
50,198
Population
5,175
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$105,281
Median household income
$54,482
Per capita income
$962,000
Median home value
$2,388
Median monthly rent
41.9%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
9,142
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,311
Under 5
1,229
1,108
5–9
1,040
1,376
10–14
1,291
1,256
15–19
1,178
1,582
20–24
1,484
5,334
25–34
5,004
3,742
35–44
3,511
3,211
45–54
3,012
1,814
55–59
1,701
1,499
60–64
1,406
2,153
65–74
2,020
1,087
75–84
1,019
428
85+
402
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,713 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 41,485 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,109 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic or Latino
17.1%
Asian
11.4%
Other race
10.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,050 | 48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,323 | 17.1% |
| Asian | 6,873 | 11.4% |
| Other race | 6,384 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,969 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,135 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 537 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 250 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.0% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
10.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
17.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 17.5% |
| Median income | $105,281 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
0.3%
$300k–$500k
2.8%
$500k–$1M
51.3%
$1M+
44.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $962,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,388 |
| Owner occupied | 41.9% |
| Renter occupied | 58.1% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 44.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 30.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.2% |
| Electricity | 28.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,675 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,825 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,418 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,395 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,787 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,826 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 35.7% |
| Married | 43.9% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
15.1%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
31.0%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 877 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 323 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,711 | 32.9% |
| High school | 1,988 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,396 | 38.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Professional & management
16.5%
Finance & real estate
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Other services
6.4%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 16.8% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 23.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,539 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,658 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5,310 | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,193 | 6.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 348 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 1,662 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,538 | 76.8% |
| Born in same state | 38,153 | 76.0% |
| Born in different state | 29,242 | 58.3% |
| Foreign born | 385 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,660 | 23.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,542 | 56.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,428 | 8.8% |
| French | 4,109 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,682 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 573 | 1.1% |
| English | 444 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 186 | 0.4% |
| German | 139 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 84 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92626
What part of Costa Mesa is ZIP code 92626?
ZIP code 92626 covers a portion of Costa Mesa, California, within Orange County.
What county is ZIP code 92626 in?
ZIP code 92626 falls within Orange County, California.
Is ZIP code 92626 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 92626 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92626?
The median home value in ZIP code 92626 is $962,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92626?
The median household income in ZIP code 92626 is $105,281, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 92626?
ZIP code 92626 has an estimated population of 50,198 residents, with a density of 5,173 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92626 in?
ZIP code 92626 observes the PST timezone.