Buena Park, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90620
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,113
- 2,724/sq mi High-density area
- $126,094
- Median income Above-median income area
- $840,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buena Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,724
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90620 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90620 (Buena Park, CA) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 376.0 in 2023 to 404.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90620 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buena Park, Orange County, California, with 45,113 residents across 16.6 square miles, a density of 2,724 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90620 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,094 (24% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,056. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $840,300 (9% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,351; 72.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 90620 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 90620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buena Park, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90620.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
123 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90620, Buena Park, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
45,113
Population
16.6
Area (sq mi)
2,724
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90620?
38.4
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
29.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$126,094
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$43,056
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90620 ranks nationally
Buena Park, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$126,094 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,518housing units
13,518
Total Housing Units
13,226
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
3.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$840,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$2,351
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
405
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+305%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90620 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 279 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 315 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 357 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 376 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 405 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,015 business establishments in ZIP 90620, employing approximately 23,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,217,469,000.
1,015
Businesses
23,068
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 146 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 123 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 120 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 104 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 84 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 72 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 3.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 90620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92804
Anaheim (92804)
85,914 residents
- 92801
Anaheim (92801)
62,068 residents
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
49,012 residents
- 90630
Cypress (90630)
47,993 residents
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
45,113 residents
- 90621
Buena Park (90621)
35,153 residents
- 90680 29,945
Stanton (90680)
29,945 residents
- 90715 20,388
Lakewood (90715)
20,388 residents
- 92845 16,333
Garden Grove (92845)
16,333 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90620 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92845
Garden Grove (92845)
$136,485 median income
- 90630
Cypress (90630)
$130,154 median income
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
$126,094 median income
- 90623
La Palma (90623)
$116,594 median income
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
$109,649 median income
- 90621
Buena Park (90621)
$97,612 median income
- 90715
Lakewood (90715)
$91,875 median income
- 90680
Stanton (90680)
$85,592 median income
- 92801
Anaheim (92801)
$83,725 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90620 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90623 | La Palma, CA | 15,554 | 1.7 mi |
| 90621 | Buena Park, CA | 35,153 | 2.2 mi |
| 90630 | Cypress, CA | 47,993 | 2.5 mi |
| 90638 | La Mirada, CA | 49,012 | 3.9 mi |
| 92801 | Anaheim, CA | 62,068 | 3.4 mi |
| 90680 | Stanton, CA | 29,945 | 3.2 mi |
| 92804 | Anaheim, CA | 85,914 | 2.9 mi |
| 90715 | Lakewood, CA | 20,388 | 3.9 mi |
| 90716 | Hawaiian Gardens, CA | 14,184 | 3.7 mi |
| 92845 | Garden Grove, CA | 16,333 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90620, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (45,113 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90620 in?
ZIP code 90620 (Buena Park) is located in Orange County, California. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90620?
ZIP code 90620 in Buena Park, CA has a population of 45,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90620?
The median household income in ZIP 90620 is $126,094, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90620?
The median home value in ZIP 90620 is $840,300, which is 202% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90620 is White at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90620?
ZIP code 90620 has 1,015 business establishments employing approximately 23,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90620 are: Health care and social assistance (146), Accommodation and food services (123), Retail trade (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90620?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90620 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90620?
In ZIP code 90620, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90620 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90620?
In ZIP code 90620, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90620 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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