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Laguna Beach, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92651.
Population
22,710
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,553
ZIP codes
1
Laguna Beach and its ZIP codes
Laguna Beach at a glance
- Laguna Beach is about 10 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $143,843, 45% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $2,986 a month.
Local data for Laguna Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laguna Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,843
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$2,986/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,908), Irish Americans (3,005), Italian Americans (1,600).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Laguna Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
How people get to work
Laguna Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.8%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home36.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laguna Beach, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laguna Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Laguna Beach
1 in or overlapping Laguna Beach. Population shown
Cities near Laguna Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Aliso ViejoCity | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Laguna NiguelCity | 4.1 mi | 14.7 |
| Laguna WoodsCity | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| Laguna HillsCity | 6 mi | 6.5 |
| Dana PointCity | 7 mi | 6.5 |
| Newport BeachCity | 7.6 mi | 23.8 |
| Ladera RanchCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Mission ViejoCity | 7.8 mi | 17.7 |
| San Juan CapistranoCity | 7.9 mi | 14.4 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake ForestCity | 9.5 mi | 16.7 |
| IrvineCity | 9.6 mi | 65.6 |
| Rancho Santa MargaritaCity | 11 mi | 12.9 |
| Costa MesaCity | 11 mi | 15.8 |
| Coto de CazaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| Rancho Mission ViejoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 37.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laguna Beach, CA in?
- Laguna Beach is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Laguna Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Laguna Beach include 92651.
- What is the population of Laguna Beach, CA?
- About 22,710 people live in Laguna Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laguna Beach?
- Nearby places include Aliso Viejo (3.6 mi), Laguna Niguel (4.1 mi), Laguna Woods (5 mi), Laguna Hills (6 mi), Dana Point (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023