| City: | Trabuco Canyon, California |
| City Alias: | Trabuco Cyn |
| County: | Orange County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:50 AM |
| Population: | 651 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 949 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.6636, -117.5894 |
| Land Area: | 38.146 sq mi |
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Trabuco Canyon's PO Box ZIP serves a small residential area within Orange County's foothills. The post office maintains 299 PO Boxes for 232 occupied households, giving an adoption rate of 1.29. This means the facility serves not just immediate residents but also nearby areas without their own post office access.
Street delivery does exist here despite the PO Box classification. All 46 carrier route records belong to a single address: Trabuco Canyon Road. This pattern suggests the ZIP primarily serves the post office facility itself and limited surrounding development. Most Trabuco Canyon residents receive mail through ZIP 92679, the standard classification ZIP for the broader community.
The area's demographics show an established, affluent population. With a median age of 46.5 years and median household income of $115,250, this is a mature suburban community. Home values average $988,600. About 40% of workers commute by carpool, and another 40% work from home, typical of Orange County's foothill communities where many residents telecommute or share rides to coastal employment centers.
This ZIP was classified as PO Box before October 2004, but it isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery is available through the neighboring standard ZIP. The post office at Trabuco Canyon Road handles both box holders and some local carrier delivery, making it a hybrid service point in Orange County's inland communities.
All street delivery centers on Trabuco Canyon Road, where the post office facility is located.
ZIP Code 92678 has 651 residents and 232 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 651Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 664Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $98,333Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 232Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,007,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 591 | 514 | 436 | 427 | 495 | 532 | 518 | 570 | 584 | 555 | 638 | 630 | 668 | 664 |
| Decennial Census | 494 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 651 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 47.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 15 | 27 | 13 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 9 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 46 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 18 | 22 | 31 | 50 | 60 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 39 | 36 | 57 | 40 | 84 | 42 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 492 | 69.49% |
| Black: | 8 | 1.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 125 | 17.66% |
| Asian: | 20 | 2.82% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 61 | 8.62% |
| Total: | 708 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 315 | 48.39% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 336 | 51.61% | 47.1 years |
| Total: | 651 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 576 | 86.75% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 7 | 1.05% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 59 | 8.89% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 22 | 12.20% |
| Total Population: | 664 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 583 | 87.80% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 81 | 12.20% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $98,333, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is down $53,917 (35.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,417. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $100,500 and female is $94,185, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,315 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.0%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $152,250 | $156,375 | $126,371 | $84,250 | $79,792 | $82,386 | $81,354 | $90,962 | $109,750 | $107,708 | $125,000 | $107,159 | $115,250 | $98,333 |
| Median Family Income | $152,250 | $156,625 | $142,604 | $87,708 | $0 | $82,273 | $88,523 | $116,354 | $119,813 | $121,563 | $141,500 | $136,830 | $157,727 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $81,563 | $84,000 | $83,438 | $82,750 | $72,917 | $69,293 | $69,444 | $61,364 | $64,167 | $64,423 | $66,490 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $78,857 | $74,583 | $67,083 | $61,645 | $0 | $65,750 | $62,941 | $67,125 | $70,500 | $67,778 | $73,750 | $80,795 | $0 | $100,500 |
| Median Female Income | $100,387 | $77,112 | $76,563 | $73,750 | $0 | $73,750 | $73,125 | $68,854 | $69,444 | $70,682 | $59,750 | $0 | $0 | $94,185 |
| Employed: | 354 | 59.30% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.67% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 239 | 40.03% |
| Total: | 597 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 166 | 46.89% |
| Service: | 101 | 28.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 54 | 15.25% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 33 | 9.32% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 354 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,007,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $166,900 (19.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $283,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $2,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,875. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.29% (74.77% with a mortgage, 25.23% free-and-clear) and renters 13.71% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.25%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $840,600 | $724,100 | $615,400 | $548,900 | $523,800 | $487,500 | $498,800 | $715,900 | $724,500 | $739,000 | $777,000 | $919,000 | $988,600 | $1,007,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 28 | 82.35% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 6 | 17.65% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $2,001 | $1,231 | $1,050 | $1,136 | $1,175 | $0 | $2,058 | $1,875 | $3,054 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 160 | 64.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 54 | 21.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 13.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 248 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 248 | 95.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 4.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 259 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 253 | 97.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 2.32% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 259 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (34.42%). College enrollment is 34.42%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 1.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 15.15% |
| Some college, no degree: | 104 | 20.19% |
| Associate's degree: | 97 | 18.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 126 | 24.47% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 99 | 19.22% |
| Total: | 515 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 504 | 97.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 225 | 43.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 424 | 64.93% |
| Public Insurance: | 182 | 27.87% |
| No Insurance: | 47 | 7.20% |
| Total: | 653 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 606 | 92.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 5.84% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 9.09% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 20.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 47 | 30.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 53 | 34.42% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 23 | 14.94% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 92 | 59.74% |
ZIP Code 92678 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 73 people with an annual payroll of $2,231,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 9,495Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $567,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,231,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 73Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92678 is located in Orange County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 45th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 92678, and is subdivided into the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA division. It covers 38.146 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31080Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA (CBSA Div 11244)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 38.146 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 45Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 330.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Orange County, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0680210Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Trabuco Canyon CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92678 is in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.