San Juan Capistrano
City in Orange County, California
San Juan Capistrano is a city in Orange County, California, with 35,196 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dana Point, 2.8 miles SW.
- 35,196residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.4 km²
- 2,439 / sq mipopulation density
- 92675ZIP code
About San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano (san hwaan cap-ih-STRAH-noh; also known colloquially as San Juan or SJC) is a city in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 35,253 at the 2020 Census.
Named for Saint John of Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when Father Junípero Serra established Mission San Juan Capistrano. Extensive damage caused by an earthquake in 1812 caused the community to decline. Following the Mexican secularization act of 1833, the mission village officially became a town and was briefly renamed as San Juan de Argüello. After the American conquest of California, San Juan remained a small, rural town until the 20th century; the restoration of the mission in the 1910s–20s transformed the town into a tourist destination and a backdrop for Hollywood films.
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Living in San Juan Capistrano
- Median household income
- $129,457
- Median home value
- $993,800
- Median rent
- $2,438/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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San Juan Capistrano had 35,196 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,196 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,439 per sq mi (942 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Juan Capistrano at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,196 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.43 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5009° N, 117.6544° W |
| ZIP code | 92675 |
| Official website | sanjuancapistrano.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0668028 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Juan Capistrano
- Dana Point2.8 mi SW
- Ladera Ranch3.4 mi N
- Laguna Niguel3.4 mi NW
- San Clemente4.3 mi SE
- Rancho Mission Viejo5.4 mi E
- Las Flores6.0 mi N
- Laguna Hills6.7 mi N
- Laguna Beach6.8 mi NW
- Aliso Viejo6.9 mi NW
- Mission Viejo7.5 mi N
- Coto de Caza7.7 mi NE
- Laguna Woods8.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about San Juan Capistrano
What county is San Juan Capistrano in?
San Juan Capistrano is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of San Juan Capistrano, CA?
35,196 people lived in San Juan Capistrano at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The ZIP code of San Juan Capistrano is 92675.
What is the elevation of San Juan Capistrano?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Juan Capistrano?
Dana Point (2.8 mi), Ladera Ranch (3.4 mi), Laguna Niguel (3.4 mi), San Clemente (4.3 mi), Rancho Mission Viejo (5.4 mi).
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