ZIP Code 92648: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 45,827 Household income: $130,164 Rent: $2,472

Overview

Total population

45,827

Rent

$2,472

Year built

1982

Household income

$130,164

Per capita income

$77,180

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

Orange County

City

Huntington Beach

Total population

45,827

Adults over 25

35,220

Total households

20,469

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$130,164

Per capita income

$77,180

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,472

Year built

1982

Households that rent

54.5%

Households that own

45.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

65.5%

Black

0.9%

Asian

10.6%

Two or more races

17.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

19,287 (74.2%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

6,706 (25.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

21.2%

High school graduate or GED

14.8%

Some college or associate degree

8.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

55.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 92648 with: Orange County, CA Huntington Beach, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 92648

Total population45,827

Rent$2,472

Year built1982

Household income$130,164

Per capita income$77,180

Poverty rate6.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Orange County, CA

Total population3,165,820

Rent$2,434

Year built1977

Household income$116,289

Per capita income$54,557

Poverty rate9.5%

Unemployment rate3.7%

Huntington Beach, CA

Total population195,240

Rent$2,510

Year built1974

Household income$120,919

Per capita income$64,102

Poverty rate7.8%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

Total population12,974,487

Rent$2,063

Year built1969

Household income$95,958

Per capita income$47,931

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate5.4%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP92648	CountyOrange, CA	CityHuntington Beach, CA	Metro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	45,827	3,165,820	195,240	12,974,487	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,472	$2,434	$2,510	$2,063	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1982	1977	1974	1969	1976	1980
Household income	$130,164	$116,289	$120,919	$95,958	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$77,180	$54,557	$64,102	$47,931	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	6.3%	9.5%	7.8%	12.7%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.7%	3.6%	5.4%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 92648

Rent & Income

In 92648, the typical monthly rent is $2,472 and the typical household income is $130,164. Rent here is similar to Huntington Beach and higher than California, and household income is higher than both Huntington Beach and California. The estimated poverty rate is 6.3%, which is lower than in both Huntington Beach and California.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 54.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 48.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 55.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 92648 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 92648 — Poverty

How ZIP 92648 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,472	468 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$130,164	125 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	6.3%	88 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 92648

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 468th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. At the state level, values extend from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 92648 holds the 125th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 92648 ranks 88th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 92648 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,472 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 92648

Annual Household Income: $130,164

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 92648

Estimated Rate: 6.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 92648

In ZIP Code 92648, households that rent: 11,159 (54.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,159	54.5%
Owner-Occupied	9,310	45.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 92648

In ZIP Code 92648, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,459 (48.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,459	48.9%
Other renter households	5,700	51.1%
Total renter households	11,159	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 92648

Less than High School: 7,458 people (21.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,205 people (14.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,015 people (8.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 19,542 people (55.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 35,220

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.