92648 ZIP Code — Huntington Beach, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 92648 is located in Huntington Beach, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 8.05 square miles and serves a population of 45,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 657/714/562.
About ZIP code 92648
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 $1,147,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
The gap between median ($116,189) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
45,667
population
8.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92648 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92648
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Huntington Beach | Acceptable |
| Huntington Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92646 Huntington Beach (3.4 mi)
92647 Huntington Beach (3.6 mi)
92649 Huntington Beach (3.7 mi)
92708 Fountain Valley (4.8 mi)
92683 Westminster (5.2 mi)
92627 Costa Mesa (6.2 mi)
92663 Newport Beach (6.3 mi)
92844 Garden Grove (6.3 mi)
90740 Seal Beach (6.4 mi)
92626 Costa Mesa (6.7 mi)
92704 Santa Ana (6.8 mi)
92845 Garden Grove (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,667 |
| Population density | 5,673 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6767 |
| Longitude | -118.0212 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 657/714/562 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 19.3% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
45,667
Population
5,673
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$116,189
Median household income
$72,461
Per capita income
$1,147,000
Median home value
$2,232
Median monthly rent
46.8%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
11,040
Housing units
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,129
Under 5
1,091
1,058
5–9
1,022
1,077
10–14
1,040
1,248
15–19
1,206
1,183
20–24
1,143
3,113
25–34
3,007
3,171
35–44
3,064
3,561
45–54
3,440
2,057
55–59
1,988
1,565
60–64
1,513
2,357
65–74
2,277
1,246
75–84
1,203
462
85+
446
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,099 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 37,568 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,991 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.4%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian
10.4%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Other race
4.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,677 | 62.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,461 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 5,307 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,127 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 2,342 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 354 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 274 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 252 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 19.3% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
9.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
24.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 24.6% |
| Median income | $116,189 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
1.2%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
24.3%
$1M+
62.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,147,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,232 |
| Owner occupied | 46.8% |
| Renter occupied | 53.2% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 33.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.6% |
| Electricity | 20.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 4.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,303 | 41.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,888 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,372 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,405 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,592 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,530 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 31.4% |
| Married | 46.7% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
16.5%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 637 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 485 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,270 | 33.9% |
| High school | 2,168 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,073 | 31.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Professional & management
16.0%
Retail trade
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
5.7%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.4% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.2% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 19.9% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,840 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,447 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2,812 | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 779 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 313 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 1,503 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,516 | 86.5% |
| Born in same state | 38,794 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 27,285 | 59.7% |
| Foreign born | 722 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,151 | 13.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,373 | 71.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,239 | 11.5% |
| French | 5,089 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 1,176 | 2.6% |
| English | 753 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 607 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 464 | 1% |
| German | 375 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 122 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92648
What city is ZIP code 92648 in?
ZIP code 92648 is primarily assigned to Huntington Beach, California.
What county is ZIP code 92648 in?
ZIP code 92648 falls within Orange County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92648?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92648?
The median home value in ZIP code 92648 is $1,147,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92648?
The median household income in ZIP code 92648 is $116,189, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 92648?
ZIP code 92648 has an estimated population of 45,667 residents, with a density of 5,675 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92648 in?
ZIP code 92648 observes the PST timezone.