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San Clemente, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92672, 92673.
Population
63,273
Land area
18.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,447
ZIP codes
2
San Clemente and its ZIP codes
San Clemente at a glance
- San Clemente is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 145th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $140,062 a year, 41% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,398,400 (90% above California) and median rent is $2,460 a month.
Local data for San Clemente, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Clemente, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,062
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$1,398,400
Median rent
$2,460/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
53.8%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,780), Irish Americans (8,219), Mexican Americans (7,171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for San Clemente.
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
PPP loans
$130M
1,448 loans, 13,602 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Clemente, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home22.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Clemente, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Clemente, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in San Clemente
2 in or overlapping San Clemente. Population shown
Cities near San Clemente
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan CapistranoCity | 5.1 mi | 14.4 |
| Dana PointCity | 5.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Rancho Mission ViejoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 37.8 |
| Ladera RanchCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Laguna NiguelCity | 8.3 mi | 14.7 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| Coto de CazaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| Aliso ViejoCity | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| Laguna HillsCity | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| Mission ViejoCity | 12 mi | 17.7 |
| Laguna BeachCity | 12 mi | 8.9 |
| Rancho Santa MargaritaCity | 13 mi | 12.9 |
| Laguna WoodsCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Lake ForestCity | 15 mi | 16.7 |
| Trabuco CanyonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| ModjeskaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Clemente, CA in?
- San Clemente is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Clemente, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Clemente include 92672, 92673.
- What is the population of San Clemente, CA?
- About 63,273 people live in San Clemente, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Clemente?
- Nearby places include San Juan Capistrano (5.1 mi), Dana Point (5.4 mi), Rancho Mission Viejo (6.2 mi), Ladera Ranch (7.9 mi), Laguna Niguel (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023