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Dana Point, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92624, 92629.
Population
32,790
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,056
ZIP codes
2
Dana Point and its ZIP codes
Dana Point at a glance
- Dana Point is about 20 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 249th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $141,520 a year, 43% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,320,300 (80% above California) and median rent is $3,106 a month.
Local data for Dana Point, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dana Point, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,520
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$1,320,300
Median rent
$3,106/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
56.6%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,480), German Americans (4,441), Mexican Americans (3,722).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Dana Point.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,864
1,663,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.2B
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
PPP loans
$78.9M
1,494 loans, 10,205 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dana Point, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.2%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home31.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dana Point, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
905
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7,994
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 44°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dana Point, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Dana Point
2 in or overlapping Dana Point. Population shown
Cities near Dana Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan CapistranoCity | 3.7 mi | 14.4 |
| Laguna NiguelCity | 4 mi | 14.7 |
| San ClementeCity | 5.4 mi | 18.4 |
| Ladera RanchCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Laguna BeachCity | 7 mi | 8.9 |
| Aliso ViejoCity | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Rancho Mission ViejoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 37.8 |
| Laguna HillsCity | 8.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.5 |
| Mission ViejoCity | 9.4 mi | 17.7 |
| Laguna WoodsCity | 9.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Coto de CazaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| Rancho Santa MargaritaCity | 12 mi | 12.9 |
| Lake ForestCity | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| Newport BeachCity | 15 mi | 23.8 |
| IrvineCity | 15 mi | 65.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dana Point, CA in?
- Dana Point is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Dana Point, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dana Point include 92624, 92629.
- What is the population of Dana Point, CA?
- About 32,790 people live in Dana Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dana Point?
- Nearby places include San Juan Capistrano (3.7 mi), Laguna Niguel (4 mi), San Clemente (5.4 mi), Ladera Ranch (6.4 mi), Laguna Beach (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023