Buena Park, CA

Census ZIP code profile for Buena Park, CA — 2 ZIPs, total population 80,266. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Source:

Buena Park, CA is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 80,266 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Buena Park splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Buena Park, the median household income averages $111,853 and per-capita income averages $40,390. Poverty rate runs at 8.9% and unemployment at 5.7%. On housing, the average median home value is $836,150 with median rent of $2,259 per month, and 53.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Buena Park against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Buena Park as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

Affordability Dashboard
Income, housing, safety, childcare — all in one view
View Dashboard →

2

ZIP Codes

80,266

Population

$111,853

Median Income

$836,150

Median Home Value

37.3

Median Age

How much do residents of Buena Park earn?

Median Household Income
$111,853
Per Capita Income
$40,390
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.9%

What does housing look like in Buena Park?

Median Home Value
$836,150
Median Rent
$2,259/mo
Owner Occupied
53.5%
Housing Units
24,758

Who lives in Buena Park?

Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
High School+
57.3%
Avg Commute
29 min
Foreign Born
35.8%

ZIP Codes in Buena Park, CA

Side-by-side: Compare 90620 vs 90621 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
90620 45,113 2,724 America/Los_Angeles
90621 35,153 3,272 America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Buena Park, CA?
Buena Park, CA has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 80,266, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Buena Park?
The average median household income across Buena Park, CA ZIP codes is $111,853. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
What is the cost of living in Buena Park?
The average median home value in Buena Park, CA is $836,150. Median rent is $2,259/month. 53.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.