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San Juan Capistrano, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92675.
Population
35,095
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,432
ZIP codes
1
San Juan Capistrano and its ZIP codes
San Juan Capistrano at a glance
- San Juan Capistrano is about 9.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 237th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $129,457, 31% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $993,800 (35% above California) and median rent is $2,438 a month.
Local data for San Juan Capistrano, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Juan Capistrano, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,457
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$993,800
Median rent
$2,438/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,128), German Americans (4,204), Irish Americans (3,776).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for San Juan Capistrano.
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
PPP loans
$151M
1,573 loans, 15,771 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Juan Capistrano, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Juan Capistrano, 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 zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Juan Capistrano, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in San Juan Capistrano
1 in or overlapping San Juan Capistrano. Population shown
Cities near San Juan Capistrano
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ladera RanchCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Dana PointCity | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Laguna NiguelCity | 3.8 mi | 14.7 |
| Rancho Mission ViejoCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 37.8 |
| San ClementeCity | 5.1 mi | 18.4 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Laguna HillsCity | 6.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Aliso ViejoCity | 6.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Mission ViejoCity | 6.7 mi | 17.7 |
| Coto de CazaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Laguna BeachCity | 7.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Laguna WoodsCity | 8.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Rancho Santa MargaritaCity | 8.7 mi | 12.9 |
| Lake ForestCity | 10 mi | 16.7 |
| Trabuco CanyonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| ModjeskaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Juan Capistrano, CA in?
- San Juan Capistrano is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Juan Capistrano include 92675.
- What is the population of San Juan Capistrano, CA?
- About 35,095 people live in San Juan Capistrano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Juan Capistrano?
- Nearby places include Ladera Ranch (3.1 mi), Dana Point (3.7 mi), Laguna Niguel (3.8 mi), Rancho Mission Viejo (4.5 mi), San Clemente (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023