🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92661

Newport Beach

ZIP Code 92661 is a standard zip code serving Newport Beach, Newport Beach, California (CA), in Orange County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,744 with a median household income of $90,357. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Orange
City: Newport Beach
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.604500
Longitude: -117.902100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 0.65 mi²
Water Area: 1.26 mi²
Population Density: 5749.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.610321°N, 33.587959°S, -117.877408°E, -117.929442°W

With 3,744 residents spread across 0.65 square miles, this area has a population density of 5749.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,744

Population

50th percentile

$90,357

Median Income

90th percentile

$1,000,001

Median Home Value

95th percentile

0.65 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92661 is $90,357, and the median home value is $1,000,001. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

2,609

Total Units

1,854

Occupied Units

71.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Newport Beach, CA.

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92663

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