Costa Mesa
City in Orange County, California
Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California, with 111,918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fountain Valley, 3.8 miles NW.
- 111,918residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 15.8 sq miland area · 40.9 km²
- 7,081 / sq mipopulation density
- 92626main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa ( KOH-stə MAY-sə; Spanish for 'Mesa Coast') is a city in Orange County, California, United States. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to an urban area including part of the South Coast Plaza–John Wayne Airport edge city, one of the region's largest commercial clusters, with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The population was 111,918 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $111,505
- Median home value
- $1,115,100
- Median rent
- $2,446/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Costa Mesa had 111,918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 111,918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,081 per sq mi (2,734 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Costa Mesa at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 111,918 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.81 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6659° N, 117.9123° W |
| ZIP codes | 92626, 92627, 92660, 92663 |
| Official website | costamesaca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0616532 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Costa Mesa
- Fountain Valley3.8 mi NW
- Newport Beach3.8 mi SE
- Santa Ana5.2 mi N
- Huntington Beach5.7 mi W
- Midway City6.9 mi NW
- Tustin7.4 mi NE
- Westminster7.6 mi NW
- Irvine8.2 mi E
- Garden Grove8.3 mi N
- Orange8.9 mi N
- North Tustin9.6 mi NE
- Stanton10.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Costa Mesa
What county is Costa Mesa in?
Costa Mesa is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Costa Mesa, CA?
111,918 people lived in Costa Mesa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Costa Mesa, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92626. Other ZIP codes: 92627, 92660, 92663.
What is the elevation of Costa Mesa?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Costa Mesa?
Fountain Valley (3.8 mi), Newport Beach (3.8 mi), Santa Ana (5.2 mi), Huntington Beach (5.7 mi), Midway City (6.9 mi).
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