92624 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92624, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92624 is a zip code in Orange County, California, which covers South Coast, with a total population of 6,398 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 92624 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92624.

The estimated population of people living in 92624 is 6,398, with a median age of 49.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92624 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,398
+0.35%
+1.33%
2020
6,376
+0.06%
-
2019
6,372
 -0.47% -
2018
6,402
+1.39%
-
2017
6,314
 - -

Population of 92624 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92624 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
66.4%
72.7%
 -8.67%
Black/African American
0.6%
2.6%
 -76.92%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
26%
18.1%
 +43.65%
Asian
1.8%
3.7%
 -51.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
2.5%
 +80.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92624 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 92624 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92624 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92624 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.6 -3.69% 49 -4.11% 51.1 -0.78%
2020 51.5 -4.1% 51.1 -4.13% 51.5 -5.16%
2019 53.7 +3.67% 53.3 +5.13% 54.3 +3.63%
2018 51.8 +0.78% 50.7 +1.2% 52.4 +0.77%
2017 51.4 - 50.1 - 52 -

The median age of the 92624 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 92624 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 9 225 15.24% 311 -12.29% 197 237
10 to 19 223 +17.8% 153 +140.48% 257 454
20 to 29 357 +48% 269 +64.93% 505 466
30 to 39 376 -20.17% 318 -11.28% 298 218
40 to 49 390 -10.1% 347 -22.5% 332 266
50 to 59 605 +9.99% 855 -10.02% 651 749
60 to 69 692 -44.93% 448 6.25% 411 416
70+ 294 +34.38% 451 +21.31% 396 545

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92624 zip code is $110,990.00.

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 92624.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $139,194.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,069.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,156.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92624 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 92624, 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 92624 is currently $151,298.00.

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.

26.58% of households in 92624 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 92624 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.58%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92624 is $62,308.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92624 by the total population of 92624.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92624 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92624 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
    14.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92624 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92624 zip over the age of 16 is 5,494.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% 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 92624 is 63.70%.

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 92624 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 241 34.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 315 72.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 656 85.80% 12.20%
30 to 34 years 271 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 378 74.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,170 91.90% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 695 71.20% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 537 69.80% 5.10%
65 to 74 years 651 33.90% 8.10%
75 years and over 580 24.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92624. 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 4,471 68.10% 4.90%
Black or African American 41 56.10% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 112 87.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 0.00%
Other 577 60.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 259 70.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,217 72.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,898 64.90% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92624 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 92624 is 3,501, with median earnings of $63,843.00.

Women in 92624 are earning approximately 80.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,501 $63,843.00
Male 1,902 $72,614.00
Female 1,599 $58,444.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92624 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 518 $88,125.00
Business and Financial 296 $71,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 118 $144,796.00
Architecture and Engineering 183 $89,453.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 291 $79,043.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 143 $27,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 127 $94,792.00
Healthcare Support 104 $17,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $19,524.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 78 $20,227.00
Sales 494 $75,347.00
Office and Administrative Support 321 $42,594.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $45,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $34,038.00
Production 99 $63,456.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $27,344.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92624 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 92624.

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 263 $133,107.00 255 $73,891.00
Business and Financial 167 $62,336.00 129 $74,034.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $87,969.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 65 $92,898.00 226 $78,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $25,750.00 88 $33,462.00
Healthcare Practitioners 37 $0.00 90 $89,706.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 104 $17,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $18,899.00 21 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 41 $0.00
Sales 201 $172,875.00 293 $64,183.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $37,105.00 227 $42,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $45,833.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 68 $34,038.00 0 $0.00
Production 72 $92,941.00 27 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 41 $0.00 11 $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 2,555 households in 92624, with an average household size of 2.47 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 1,645 families living in the 92624 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 92624:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,370 142 133 910
Average Household Size 3.1 3.87 2.38 1.32
Total Families 1,370 142 133 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.01 2.38 0

Poverty

Of the 1,645 families living in 92624, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92624:

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 3,164 housing units in 92624.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,555 80.75%
Vacant 609 19.25%

28.10% of the total 3,164 housing units in 92624 are rental units. This is approximately 889 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,579 are occupied by the owner - or 49.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92624 is $2,278.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92624 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
    87
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    55
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    96
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    139
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    278
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    81
  • $3,000 or more
    240

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92624 is $913,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92624 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    19
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    36
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    72
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    14
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    13
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    859
  • $1,000,000 or more
    566

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92624. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92624 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    52
  • 1950 to 1959
    419
  • 1960 to 1969
    753
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,217
  • 1980 to 1989
    355
  • 1990 to 1999
    95
  • 2000 to 2009
    204
  • 2010 to 2013
    69
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 92624 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    118
  • 1 vehicle available
    592
  • 2 vehicles available
    911
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    934

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92624 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92624 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92624.

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
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    240
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    332
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    601
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    188
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    191
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    283
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    297
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    190
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    185
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 92624 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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