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Ladera Ranch, CA
Census-designated place in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92694.
Population
23,793
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,811
ZIP codes
1
Ladera Ranch and its ZIP codes
Ladera Ranch at a glance
- Ladera Ranch is about 19 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 314th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $184,458, 86% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,151,000 (57% above California) and median rent is $3,350 a month.
Local data for Ladera Ranch, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ladera Ranch, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$184,458
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$1,151,000
Median rent
$3,350/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
68.0%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,807), German Americans (2,446), Mexican Americans (2,108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Ladera Ranch.
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
$25.25B
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
How people get to work
Ladera Ranch, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home27.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ladera Ranch, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ladera Ranch, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.7%
U.S. 33.3% -10.6 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes in Ladera Ranch
1 in or overlapping Ladera Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Ladera Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| San Juan CapistranoCity | 3.1 mi | 14.4 |
| Mission ViejoCity | 3.7 mi | 17.7 |
| Laguna HillsCity | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Laguna NiguelCity | 4.1 mi | 14.7 |
| Rancho Mission ViejoCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 37.8 |
| Coto de CazaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Aliso ViejoCity | 4.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Rancho Santa MargaritaCity | 5.7 mi | 12.9 |
| Dana PointCity | 6.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Laguna WoodsCity | 6.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Lake ForestCity | 7.5 mi | 16.7 |
| Laguna BeachCity | 7.7 mi | 8.9 |
| San ClementeCity | 7.9 mi | 18.4 |
| Trabuco CanyonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.3 |
| ModjeskaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ladera Ranch, CA in?
- Ladera Ranch is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ladera Ranch, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ladera Ranch include 92694.
- What is the population of Ladera Ranch, CA?
- About 23,793 people live in Ladera Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ladera Ranch?
- Nearby places include Las Flores (2.6 mi), San Juan Capistrano (3.1 mi), Mission Viejo (3.7 mi), Laguna Hills (3.9 mi), Laguna Niguel (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023