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Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach sits in Orange, California, and is covered by 6 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 197,020 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Huntington Beach has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $1,006,250 and median asking rent runs around $2,333 per month. Median household income hovers around $115,674. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Huntington Beach
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92605 | Orange | 0 | — | — |
| 92615 | Orange | 0 | — | — |
| 92646 | Orange | 56,033 | $123,899 | $951,600 |
| 92647 | Orange | 60,114 | $106,555 | $903,300 |
| 92648 | Orange | 45,667 | $116,189 | $1,147,000 |
| 92649 | Orange | 35,206 | $116,055 | $1,023,100 |
Thinking about relocating to Huntington Beach?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $1,006,250, and median rent is $2,333. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.