92612 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92612, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92612 is a zip code in Orange County, California, which covers Central Coast, with a total population of 34,640 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 92612 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92612.

The estimated population of people living in 92612 is 34,640, with a median age of 30.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92612 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
34,640
+8.02%
+7.97%
2020
32,069
 -3.51% -
2019
33,234
+2.69%
-
2018
32,362
+0.87%
-
2017
32,083
 - -

Population of 92612 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92612 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
45.2%
46.5%
 -2.80%
Black/African American
2.7%
2.4%
 +12.50%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.8%
10.2%
 +15.69%
Asian
35.1%
37.4%
 -6.15%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
3.4%
 +38.24%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92612 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 92612 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92612 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92612 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.1 +1.01% 29.5 -1.01% 30.7 +3.02%
2020 29.8 -0.67% 29.8 +1.02% 29.8 -2.61%
2019 30 -0.33% 29.5 +0.68% 30.6 -0.33%
2018 30.1 -1.31% 29.3 -1.01% 30.7 -0.65%
2017 30.5 - 29.6 - 30.9 -

The median age of the 92612 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 92612 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 823 +7.54% 933 +16.51% 869 1,092
10 to 19 1,885 +21.71% 1,846 +14.61% 2,290 2,110
20 to 29 5,540 0.0099999999999983% 4,719 +14.14% 5,496 5,422
30 to 39 2,225 +27.02% 2,123 +21.34% 2,877 2,589
40 to 49 1,479 -9.37% 1,791 +4.65% 1,326 1,849
50 to 59 1,887 -6.93% 1,658 +8.08% 1,740 1,775
60 to 69 1,232 -26.02% 1,231 +5.81% 937 1,301
70+ 1,084 +24.15% 1,627 -0.13% 1,356 1,611

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92612 zip code is $76,648.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 92612.

  • Under 25
    $13,844.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,132.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,847.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,297.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92612 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 92612, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 92612 is currently $112,618.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

14.94% of households in 92612 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 92612 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92612 is $47,327.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92612 by the total population of 92612.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92612 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92612 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    25.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    59.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92612 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92612 zip over the age of 16 is 31,371.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 92612 is 57.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 92612 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,092 25.50% 5.40%
20 to 24 years 6,823 44.50% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 4,095 82.50% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 3,123 88.50% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 3,693 90.10% 8.60%
45 to 54 years 3,748 76.30% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 1,592 75.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,274 75.90% 12.70%
65 to 74 years 1,985 31.50% 9.70%
75 years and over 1,946 7.80% 13.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92612. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,275 64.70% 6.30%
Black or African American 831 75.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 11,234 51.90% 5.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 52 76.90% 10.00%
Other 1,304 68.30% 2.10%
Two or more races 1,640 70.90% 17.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,885 65.00% 3.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,178 65.20% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92612 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 92612 is 17,896, with median earnings of $49,103.00.

Women in 92612 are earning approximately 60.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,896 $49,103.00
Male 8,928 $65,750.00
Female 8,968 $40,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92612 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,405 $86,760.00
Business and Financial 1,713 $71,302.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,672 $92,241.00
Architecture and Engineering 767 $103,015.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 411 $63,295.00
Community and Social Service 404 $42,063.00
Legal 442 $98,229.00
Educational and Library 1,291 $28,385.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 943 $42,891.00
Healthcare Practitioners 730 $76,136.00
Healthcare Support 465 $20,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 214 $51,143.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 943 $14,324.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $11,371.00
Personal Care and Service 722 $9,068.00
Sales 2,116 $44,484.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,545 $39,867.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $50,721.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $40,887.00
Production 377 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 165 $4,481.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92612 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 92612.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,450 $102,188.00 955 $62,383.00
Business and Financial 770 $71,250.00 943 $75,054.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,305 $101,181.00 367 $51,406.00
Architecture and Engineering 642 $96,324.00 125 $110,609.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 192 $60,726.00 219 $72,917.00
Community and Social Service 45 $41,250.00 359 $42,371.00
Legal 182 $184,028.00 260 $57,250.00
Educational and Library 340 $36,563.00 951 $25,804.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 494 $56,477.00 449 $25,341.00
Healthcare Practitioners 315 $74,482.00 415 $84,702.00
Healthcare Support 63 $33,250.00 402 $19,674.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $51,000.00 52 $55,469.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 440 $20,519.00 503 $13,431.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $11,935.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 211 $8,176.00 511 $10,213.00
Sales 973 $69,970.00 1,143 $40,811.00
Office and Administrative Support 448 $62,682.00 1,097 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $0.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $40,887.00 0 $0.00
Production 235 $32,625.00 142 $30,769.00
Transportation and Material Moving 135 $3,904.00 30 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,122 households in 92612, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,097 families living in the 92612 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 92612:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,616 419 1,062 8,025
Average Household Size 3.03 3.2 2.87 1.88
Total Families 4,616 419 1,062 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.86 2.56 0

Poverty

Of the 6,097 families living in 92612, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92612:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,582 housing units in 92612.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,122 90.63%
Vacant 1,460 9.37%

63.37% of the total 15,582 housing units in 92612 are rental units. This is approximately 9,875 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,117 are occupied by the owner - or 26.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92612 is $2,458.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92612 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    130
  • Less than $500
    81
  • $500 to $999
    205
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    342
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    940
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3,681
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2,033
  • $3,000 or more
    2,593

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92612 is $789,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92612 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    39
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    36
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    22
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    350
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,752
  • $1,000,000 or more
    904

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92612. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92612 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    162
  • 1940 to 1949
    80
  • 1950 to 1959
    139
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,569
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,098
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,385
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,474
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,936
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,699
  • 2014 or later
    40

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 92612 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,546
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,728
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,991
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,857

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92612 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92612 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92612.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    191
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    989
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,307
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,855
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,565
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    876
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,607
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    177
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    448
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    776
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    615
  • 90 or more minutes
    275

Summary

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