Rancho Santa Margarita
City in Orange County, California
Rancho Santa Margarita is a city in Orange County, California, with 47,949 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coto de Caza, 2.5 miles S.
- 47,949residents (2020 Census)
- 925 ftelevation · 282 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.4 km²
- 3,721 / sq mipopulation density
- 92688main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita (RAN-choh SAN-tuh mar-guh-REE-tuh) is a city in Orange County, California, United States. One of Orange County's youngest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned community. The population was 47,949 at the 2020 census, up from 47,853 at the 2010 census. Although it is named for Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, which was in San Diego County, the city limits fall within the borders of Rancho Mission Viejo. At 20 characters long (22 including spaces), it is the longest city name in California.
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Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
- Median household income
- $152,560
- Median home value
- $971,200
- Median rent
- $2,625/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Rancho Santa Margarita had 47,949 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,949 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,721 per sq mi (1,437 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rancho Santa Margarita at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,949 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.89 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6323° N, 117.5990° W |
| ZIP codes | 92688, 92679, 92692 |
| Official website | cityofrsm.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0659587 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rancho Santa Margarita
- Coto de Caza2.5 mi S
- Trabuco Canyon3.2 mi N
- Las Flores3.6 mi S
- Mission Viejo3.7 mi SW
- Lake Forest4.7 mi W
- Modjeska5.6 mi N
- Ladera Ranch6.3 mi SW
- Laguna Hills6.3 mi SW
- Williams Canyon7.1 mi N
- Laguna Woods7.7 mi W
- Silverado8.2 mi N
- Aliso Viejo8.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rancho Santa Margarita
What county is Rancho Santa Margarita in?
Rancho Santa Margarita is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
47,949 people lived in Rancho Santa Margarita at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92688. Other ZIP codes: 92679, 92692.
What is the elevation of Rancho Santa Margarita?
925 feet (282 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rancho Santa Margarita?
Coto de Caza (2.5 mi), Trabuco Canyon (3.2 mi), Las Flores (3.6 mi), Mission Viejo (3.7 mi), Lake Forest (4.7 mi).
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