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Westminster, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92655, 92683.
Population
89,860
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
8,951
ZIP codes
2
Westminster and its ZIP codes
Westminster at a glance
- Westminster is about 36 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 92nd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $85,541, 14% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $858,300 (17% above California) and median rent is $2,168 a month.
Local data for Westminster, CA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools27
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices4
- Parks24
- Grocery Stores39
- Restaurants386
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
Housing and community stats
Westminster, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,541
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$858,300
Median rent
$2,168/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Vietnamese Americans (40,477), Mexican Americans (18,635), German Americans (3,085).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Westminster.
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
$131M
3,448 loans, 20,866 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westminster, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westminster, 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
83° / 49°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westminster, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.2%
U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Westminster
2 in or overlapping Westminster. Population shown
Cities near Westminster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Midway CityCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| StantonCity | 3.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Garden GroveCity | 3.5 mi | 18 |
| Huntington BeachCity | 3.7 mi | 27 |
| Fountain ValleyCity | 3.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Seal BeachCity | 3.9 mi | 11.3 |
| Los AlamitosCity | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| CypressCity | 5.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Santa AnaCity | 6.3 mi | 27.4 |
| Hawaiian GardensCity | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| AnaheimCity | 7.2 mi | 50.3 |
| Buena ParkCity | 7.3 mi | 10.5 |
| Costa MesaCity | 7.5 mi | 15.8 |
| La PalmaCity | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Long BeachCity | 7.9 mi | 50.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westminster, CA in?
- Westminster is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Westminster, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westminster include 92655, 92683.
- What is the population of Westminster, CA?
- About 89,860 people live in Westminster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westminster?
- Nearby places include Midway City (1.1 mi), Stanton (3.3 mi), Garden Grove (3.5 mi), Huntington Beach (3.7 mi), Fountain Valley (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023