Costa Mesa, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Orange County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Costa Mesa based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
110,538
2023 ACS
Median Income
$110,073
2023
Median Home Value
$1,054,700
2023
Median Rent
$2,395
2023
Median Age
36.5
Unemployment
4.9%
Cost of Living Index
218.8
100 = national avg
Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of 110,538 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Costa Mesa is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Costa Mesa is $110,073, and the median home value is $1,054,700. The cost of living index is 218.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,395 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, and the median age is 36.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
110,538
Male
56,389
51.0%
Female
54,149
49.0%
Median Age
36.5
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
31.5%
High School or Higher
43.5%
Foreign Born
22.8%
Veterans
2.8%
Married
36.8%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.521
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
52.7%
Foreign Born
22.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
36.4%
40,192 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
63.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
104,537
English Only
63.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
27,914 speakers
Limited English
13.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
86.6%
Limited English Proficiency
13.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,053
2.8% of population
Disability Rate
17.1%
523 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$57,273
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
2,917
95.5%
Female Veterans
136
4.5%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$57,273
Non-Veteran Income
$49,189
Difference
$8,084
16.4% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
523
Without Disability
2,530
Disability Rate
17.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
61,650
#1 Ancestry
German
10.0% (11,104)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
8.8% (9,688)
#3 Ancestry
English
8.7% (9,598)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
41,628
Family Households
24,285
58.3%
Married Couples
17,571
42.2%
Non-Family Households
17,343
41.7%
Single Mother Households
4,460
10.7%
Single Father Households
2,254
5.4%
Living Alone
11,421
27.4%
Children Under 18
Total Children
18,464
In Married Couple
14,151
76.6%
With Single Mother
3,133
17.0%
With Single Father
1,180
6.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$121,505
Married Couple Income
$147,956
Single Mother Income
$72,729
Single Father Income
$92,207
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,687
Grandparents Responsible
355
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$110,073
+50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$56,625
+52% vs national
Poverty Rate
8.9%
-34% vs national
Gini Index
0.4480
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.9%
-6% vs national
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
of households
How Costa Mesa Compares
Costa Mesa vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Costa Mesa is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Costa Mesa, CA has a median household income of $110,073, making it the 3,617th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher median household income than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Costa Mesa, CA has a per capita income of $56,625, making it the 3,115th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher per capita income than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Costa Mesa, CA has a poverty rate of 8.9%, making it the 18,101st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher poverty rate than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Costa Mesa, CA has a unemployment rate of 4.9%, making it the 11,926th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher unemployment rate than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Costa Mesa. The median household income here is $110,073.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
-36% vs CA avg
Labor Force
67,989
Employed
64,562
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
43.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.5
Work from Home
20.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$133.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
218.8
100 = national avg
+118.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$96,281
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$227,573
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,746
per month
2 Bedroom
$3,236
per month
The median household income in Costa Mesa, CA is $110,073, which is 50.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $56,625. The poverty rate of 8.9% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4480, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 67,989. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 20.0% working from home. About 65.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 218.8, which is 118.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 360.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $96,281 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$1,460,000
Median List Price
$1,524,450
Price Per Sq Ft
$802
Days on Market
50
Active Inventory
86
Months of Supply
2.5
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$1,354,413
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$3,088
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
25.7%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
42.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.9%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
35
New Listings
54
Pending Sales
45
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$802
Median List $/SF
$917
Costa Mesa vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Costa Mesa is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Costa Mesa, CA has a median home value of $1,054,700, making it the 545th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher median home value than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Costa Mesa, CA has a median rent of $2,395, making it the 768th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher median rent than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Costa Mesa, CA has a price per square foot of $802, making it the 343rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher price per square foot than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Costa Mesa, CA has a rent burden of 26.1%, making it the 2,760th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Costa Mesa has a higher rent burden than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$1,054,700
Median Rent
$2,395
Total Housing Units
43,684
Vacancy Rate
4.7%
Owner Occupied
39.4%
Renter Occupied
60.6%
Median Property Tax
$6,676
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,757
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,676
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
of home value
Median Home Value
$1,054,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,135
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,676) by the median home value ($1,054,700). In Costa Mesa, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.63%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,460,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 50 days on the market. 25.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $802. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,088/month. About 39.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 43,684 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,676. The effective tax rate is 0.63%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
7.39
per 1,000 residents
+184% vs national
Property Crime Rate
28.37
per 1,000 residents
+65% vs national
Total Crimes
3,834
2024
Violent Clearance
53%
cases solved
Property Clearance
19%
cases solved
YoY Change
+93.4%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Costa Mesa Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Costa Mesa vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Costa Mesa is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Costa Mesa police solve 100% of murder cases but only 11% of burglary cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 3 | 0.03 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 66 | 0.62 | 12.1% |
| Robbery | Violent | 80 | 0.75 | 42.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 642 | 5.99 | 57.8% |
| Burglary | Property | 398 | 3.71 | 10.8% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 2,341 | 21.83 | 20.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 303 | 2.83 | 15.8% |
Costa Mesa, CA reported 792 violent crimes and 3,042 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 residents is 184.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 53% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,341 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 5.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 792 | 3,042 | 7.39 | 28.37 |
| 2023 | 414 | 2,432 | 3.82 | 22.44 |
| 2022 | 647 | 3,905 | 5.89 | 35.57 |
| 2020 | 488 | 3,581 | 4.31 | 31.60 |
| 2019 | 312 | 3,739 | 2.74 | 32.78 |
| 2018 | 344 | 3,792 | 3.01 | 33.16 |
| 2017 | 361 | 4,298 | 3.19 | 37.95 |
| 2016 | 412 | 4,610 | 3.62 | 40.50 |
| 2015 | 386 | 4,723 | 3.40 | 41.62 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.8
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
41
Public Assistance
$285.0M
Individual Assistance
$11.2M
Most Common Type
Fire
19 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Coastal Fire → | Fire | May 2022 | — | — |
| Bond Fire → | Fire | Dec 2020 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2020 | — | — |
| Silverado Fire → | Fire | Oct 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $213.7M | $11.1M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Winter Storm | May 2019 | $249K | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2017 | $2.7M | $10K |
| Canyon 2 Fire → | Fire | Oct 2017 | — | — |
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Mar 2017 | $4.1M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… → | Flood | Jan 2011 | $11.8M | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Nov 2008 | $2.1M | — |
| Freeway Fire Complex → | Fire | Nov 2008 | — | — |
| Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… → | Fire | Oct 2007 | $2.6M | $2K |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2007 | — | — |
| Santiago Fire → | Fire | Oct 2007 | — | — |
| 241 Fire → | Fire | Mar 2007 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 47 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,829
Total Claims Paid
$21,065,584
Avg Claim Payout
$5,502
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
118
Federal Funding
$76,315,071
Properties Protected
241
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.43
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 17 | $1,280,999 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 14 | $978,064 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 14 | $11,518,084 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 14 | $21,429,301 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 9 | $12,326,209 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Costa Mesa has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 41 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (19 declarations). 3,829 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $285,026,432 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,177,988 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 118 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.8%
Arthritis
17.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.5%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Costa Mesa has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 70.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
College Hospital Costa Mesa
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hospital Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Uci Health - Fountain Valley | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Coastal Communities Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
110,740
Violations (5yr)
40
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| MESA WATER DISTRICT | 110,000 | 0 |
| LAKE WOHLFORD RESORT | 250 | 0 |
| PINE VALLEY TRAILER PARK | 200 | 40 |
| ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY, LLC | 200 | 0 |
| RUSTIC ACRES MHP | 90 | 0 |
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 40 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
18 min
-24% vs national
Drive Alone
65.3%
-17% vs national
Public Transit
1.6%
+72% vs national
Work From Home
20.0%
+115% vs national
Carpool
7.9%
Walk / Bike
3.3%
combined
How Costa Mesa's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
8
2023
6-Year Avg
9
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
3
Nighttime
5
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Costa Mesa, CA is 18 minutes, which is 24.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 65.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 20.0% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.9% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. 1.0% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 8 traffic fatalities from 8 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
95.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.9%
of households
No Internet
2.9%
of households
Total Households
41,628
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.6%
of households
Smartphone
94.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
89.3%
of households
Tablet
69.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Costa Mesa vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Population Served
110,740
Violations (5yr)
40
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MESA WATER DISTRICT | Community | Purchased surface water | 110,000 | 0 |
| LAKE WOHLFORD RESORT | Community | Surface water | 250 | 0 |
| PINE VALLEY TRAILER PARK | Community | Ground water | 200 | 40 |
| ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY, LLC | Community | Ground water | 200 | 0 |
| RUSTIC ACRES MHP | Community | Ground water | 90 | 0 |
95.4% of households in Costa Mesa have broadband internet access. 79.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.9% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 110,740 people. A total of 40 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Costa Mesa is located in Orange County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Costa Mesa.
Election Overview
Source: Orange County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
691,731
49.7%
GOP Votes
654,815
47.1%
Total Votes
1,390,965
Margin
D+2.7%
Shift from 2020
R+6.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 691,731 | 654,815 | 1,390,965 | 49.7% | 47.1% | D+2.7 |
| 2020 | 814,009 | 676,498 | 1,521,725 | 53.5% | 44.5% | D+9.0 |
| 2016 | 556,544 | 472,669 | 1,092,116 | 51.0% | 43.3% | D+7.7 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Orange County recorded 1,390,965 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.7% of the vote compared to 47.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+2.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Orange County has shifted 5.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
Public Records Request
Source: costamesaca.govSubmit a public records request to Costa Mesa — Online Public Records Request form available. Email for City Clerk also provided..
Source: costamesaca.gov
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
537
Total Assets
$2.4B
Total Income
$948.3M
Per 10K Residents
48.6
nonprofits
-16.8% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
68
Median Assets
$206K
Oldest Active
1933
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $1.8B of $2.4B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Costa Mesa
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFCosta Mesa, CA has 537 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.4B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 92 organizations. 68 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 48.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1933.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1,551
Total Approved
$699.5M
Jobs Supported
16,273
Per 10K Residents
140.3
SBA loans
+111.0% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
175
Top Lender
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
167 loans
Top Industry
Professional & Technical Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
1,284
Total Amount
$507.0M
Avg Loan
$394,863
Median Loan
$170,100
SBA Guaranteed
$380.3M(75%)
Jobs Supported
11,896
Loans
267
Total Amount
$192.5M
Avg Loan
$720,942
Median Loan
$515,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
260
17% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$164.1M
23% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$631,332
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bridge Metals Inc | 11 | $18.4M |
| Gold Rush Tattoo Llc | 3 | $6.3M |
| Wade Brandon Hitchcock | 2 | $5.1M |
| Costa Mesa Hospitality Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Layrite Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Niru Hotel Group Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Angel Auto Spa Llc | 2 | $4.8M |
| Zyra Hospitality Llc | 1 | $4.4M |
| Balboa Horizons Recovery Services #2 | 3 | $4.3M |
| Dr. Barrett Plastic Surgery Pc | 1 | $4.3M |
Costa Mesa, CA has received 1,551 SBA loans totaling $699.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,284 loans (83% of the total), supporting 11,896 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 267 loans totaling $192.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Costa Mesa is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 167 loans. That works out to 140.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
38
Total Population
1,428,162
Avg Median Income
-$17,429,947
Avg Home Value
-$16,491,470
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92603 | 19,264 | $192,083 | $1,718,800 | $3,435 | 10.0 |
| 92604 | 27,750 | $128,092 | $993,900 | $2,728 | 3.4 |
| 92606 | 24,499 | $140,790 | $1,046,700 | $2,845 | 3.5 |
| 92612 | 33,706 | $95,938 | $938,900 | $2,803 | 6.4 |
| 92614 | 29,617 | $121,276 | $983,100 | $2,773 | 4.4 |
| 92617 | 22,172 | $80,167 | $666,500 | $1,505 | 2.2 |
| 92620 | 61,744 | $144,572 | $1,204,100 | $3,125 | 5.9 |
| 92625 | 12,328 | $197,628 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 2.6 |
| 92626 | 50,569 | $117,627 | $1,037,700 | $2,520 | 9.7 |
| 92627 | 60,751 | $105,039 | $1,074,900 | $2,299 | 6.4 |
| 92646 | 55,814 | $132,841 | $1,031,700 | $2,570 | 8.1 |
| 92647 | 58,794 | $107,877 | $963,900 | $2,400 | 7.5 |
| 92648 | 45,521 | $118,993 | $1,176,000 | $2,324 | 8.0 |
| 92649 | 35,504 | $121,604 | $1,070,800 | $2,554 | 5.6 |
| 92655 | 8,101 | $64,602 | $723,700 | $1,443 | 0.9 |
| 92657 | 10,224 | $202,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 8.3 |
| 92660 | 34,788 | $154,035 | $2,000,001 | $3,349 | 9.6 |
| 92661 | 3,095 | $209,620 | $2,000,001 | $2,836 | 0.7 |
| 92662 | 2,285 | $162,045 | $2,000,001 | $2,736 | 0.2 |
| 92663 | 21,584 | $138,271 | $2,000,001 | $2,717 | 3.3 |
| 92683 | 90,140 | $82,703 | $820,000 | $2,101 | 9.7 |
| 92697 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 92701 | 48,272 | $68,697 | $608,300 | $1,650 | 3.2 |
| 92703 | 62,223 | $80,817 | $585,900 | $1,922 | 4.2 |
| 92704 | 80,408 | $94,249 | $641,600 | $2,147 | 7.4 |
| 92705 | 48,680 | $125,928 | $1,135,600 | $2,250 | 11.8 |
| 92706 | 37,191 | $96,424 | $839,100 | $1,890 | 3.5 |
| 92707 | 59,213 | $99,491 | $635,600 | $2,141 | 5.2 |
| 92708 | 56,358 | $111,797 | $1,018,600 | $2,507 | 9.1 |
| 92780 | 54,495 | $98,647 | $832,200 | $2,211 | 6.3 |
| 92782 | 29,947 | $143,433 | $1,028,900 | $2,778 | 5.2 |
| 92802 | 43,698 | $83,621 | $721,700 | $1,985 | 4.5 |
| 92840 | 54,475 | $96,555 | $746,900 | $1,955 | 5.2 |
| 92841 | 33,514 | $81,975 | $766,400 | $1,983 | 4.6 |
| 92843 | 46,553 | $82,009 | $665,900 | $1,878 | 4.0 |
| 92844 | 22,719 | $73,590 | $706,900 | $1,989 | 2.1 |
| 92866 | 14,776 | $83,776 | $892,200 | $1,955 | 1.9 |
| 92868 | 27,390 | $89,050 | $714,300 | $2,356 | 3.4 |
Costa Mesa, CA has 38 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,428,162. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$17,429,947. The average median home value is -$16,491,470. The average median monthly rent is -$17,541,500.
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