92626 ZIP Code
Costa Mesa, California
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 92626 |
| City/Town: | Costa Mesa |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,198 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,281 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,019 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,355 |
| Median Home Value: | $962,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.7 sq miles
25.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6796, -117.9085 |
Population Information (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,198 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,902 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,296 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,540 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,148 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,667 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,434 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,066 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,338 | 20.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,253 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,223 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,515 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,905 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,173 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,106 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 830 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $962,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,388 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,355 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,313 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,042 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,100 | 41.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,213 | 58.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,343 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,806 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,884 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,646 | 15.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,529 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,135 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,559 | 31.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,784 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92626 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,281 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $137,216 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,094 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,019 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,789 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,432 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,315 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,683 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,117 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,920 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,204 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 191 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,050 | 57.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,135 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 537 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,873 | 13.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 250 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,384 | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,969 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,323 | 20.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,105 | 30.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11,653 | 23.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 283 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 122 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,047 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92626 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 801 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 366 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 817 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 641 | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,361 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,056 | 10.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,950 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,322 | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,611 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,388 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92626 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,080 | 64.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,377 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 633 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 748 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 891 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,779 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92626 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 152 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,843 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,606 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 740 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,106 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 973 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 515 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,567 | 12.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,857 | 16.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,419 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,202 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,897 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 555 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,566 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,467 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,207 | 28.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,543 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92626 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,685 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,135 | 21.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,026 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 888 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 479 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,289 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92626 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,012 | 44.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,113 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 168 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,098 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,638 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,843 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,426 | 21.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92626 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,066 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,161 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,307 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,155 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,343 | 26.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 6,291 | 30.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,633 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 207 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 185 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92626 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 864 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,731 | 18.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,027 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,570 | 22.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,184 | 20.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 979 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92626 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,586 | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 237 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,502 | 28.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 124 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 817 | 4.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92626 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 705 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,358 | 32.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,853 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,397 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92626 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 74 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 10 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 25 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 9 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 25 | 0.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 226 | 2.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,155 | 51.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,576 | 44.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92626 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,091 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $754 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,388 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,313 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,675 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,413 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,418 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,395 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,787 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,826 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92626 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,354 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,998 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,824 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 337 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,856 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,306 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92626 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,295 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 877 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 323 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,711 | 32.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,988 | 17.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,396 | 38.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,443 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,539 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,109 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,486 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 345 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,001 | 44.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,140 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92626 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,582 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,160 | 16.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,550 | 68.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,748 | 21.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 434 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 862 | 10.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92626 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,538 | 76.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 385 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,660 | 3028.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,660 | 3028.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,660 | 3028.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 924 | 240.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 435 | 113.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 17.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,225 | 1357.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 237 | 61.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92626 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,658 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,836 | 64.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,822 | 35.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,657 | 20.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,985 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,703 | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 477 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92626 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,313 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,869 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Costa Mesa, CA92626