92627 ZIP Code — Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 92627 is located in Costa Mesa, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 6.40 square miles and serves a population of 62,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 949.
About ZIP code 92627
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $958,000. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($105,647) 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 professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
62,181
population
6.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92627 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92627
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92663 Newport Beach (1.7 mi)
92626 Costa Mesa (2.2 mi)
92660 Newport Beach (2.7 mi)
92646 Huntington Beach (2.9 mi)
92661 Newport Beach (3.4 mi)
92662 Newport Beach (3.6 mi)
92707 Santa Ana (4.3 mi)
92617 Irvine (4.4 mi)
92697 Irvine (4.4 mi)
92625 Corona Del Mar (4.5 mi)
92708 Fountain Valley (4.6 mi)
92704 Santa Ana (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62,181 |
| Population density | 9,716 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6490 |
| Longitude | -117.9178 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 949 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.3% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.5% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
62,181
Population
9,716
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$105,647
Median household income
$53,579
Per capita income
$958,000
Median home value
$2,174
Median monthly rent
37.7%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
9,393
Housing units
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,755
Under 5
1,652
1,635
5–9
1,540
1,980
10–14
1,865
2,208
15–19
2,079
2,062
20–24
1,942
5,871
25–34
5,528
5,082
35–44
4,786
4,208
45–54
3,962
1,911
55–59
1,799
1,505
60–64
1,418
2,359
65–74
2,222
797
75–84
751
651
85+
613
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,731 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 49,450 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,393 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.6%
Hispanic or Latino
24.6%
Other race
17.9%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,093 | 42.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,282 | 24.6% |
| Other race | 14,785 | 17.9% |
| Two or more races | 7,786 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 3,242 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 672 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 457 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 146 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.3% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.5% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
22.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 22.1% |
| Median income | $105,647 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
1.8%
$300k–$500k
1.9%
$500k–$1M
42.7%
$1M+
45.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $958,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,174 |
| Owner occupied | 37.7% |
| Renter occupied | 62.3% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 35.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.2% |
| Electricity | 23.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 5.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,981 | 40.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,127 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,097 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,175 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,690 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,361 | 24.0% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.1% | 40.3% |
| Married | 38.9% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,012 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 791 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,423 | 36.0% |
| High school | 3,023 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,832 | 32.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
16.7%
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Retail trade
11.4%
Construction
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.0% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 10.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,721 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 30.2% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58,774 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 8,389 | 14.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,338 | 12.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 384 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 658 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,939 | 77.1% |
| Born in same state | 47,302 | 76.1% |
| Born in different state | 37,124 | 59.7% |
| Foreign born | 637 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,242 | 22.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,693 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,767 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 5,614 | 9% |
| Arab | 2,023 | 3.3% |
| English | 681 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 624 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 290 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 228 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 171 | 0.3% |
| German | 142 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92627
What part of Costa Mesa is ZIP code 92627?
ZIP code 92627 covers a portion of Costa Mesa, California, within Orange County.
What county is ZIP code 92627 in?
ZIP code 92627 falls within Orange County, California.
Is ZIP code 92627 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 92627 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92627?
The median home value in ZIP code 92627 is $958,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92627?
The median household income in ZIP code 92627 is $105,647, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 92627?
ZIP code 92627 has an estimated population of 62,181 residents, with a density of 9,719 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92627 in?
ZIP code 92627 observes the PST timezone.