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Modjeska, CA
Census-designated place in Orange County, California.
Population
714
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
356
ZIP codes
0
Modjeska and its ZIP codes
Modjeska at a glance
- Modjeska is 41% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $156,083 a year, 57% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,154,900 (57% above California) and median rent is $1,900 a month.
Local data for Modjeska, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Modjeska, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$156,083
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$1,154,900
Median rent
$1,900/mo
Homeownership
85.2%
Bachelor's or higher
50.5%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (101), Irish Americans (70), Mexican Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Modjeska.
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
How people get to work
Modjeska, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home29.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Modjeska, 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
88° / 49°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Modjeska, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Modjeska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Williams CanyonCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SilveradoCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Trabuco CanyonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 7.3 |
| Lake ForestCity | 4.4 mi | 16.7 |
| Rancho Santa MargaritaCity | 5.6 mi | 12.9 |
| Mission ViejoCity | 7.4 mi | 17.7 |
| Coto de CazaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 7.8 |
| IrvineCity | 8.2 mi | 65.6 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Laguna HillsCity | 8.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Laguna WoodsCity | 9 mi | 3.3 |
| Temescal ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 19.3 |
| North TustinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| TustinCity | 10 mi | 11.1 |
| Aliso ViejoCity | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| Ladera RanchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Modjeska, CA in?
- Modjeska is in Orange County, California.
- What is the population of Modjeska, CA?
- About 714 people live in Modjeska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Modjeska?
- Nearby places include Williams Canyon (1.5 mi), Silverado (2.8 mi), Trabuco Canyon (3 mi), Lake Forest (4.4 mi), Rancho Santa Margarita (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023