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
$126,094
Median income
$840,300
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 90620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.6 square miles in Buena Park, Orange County, California. The area is home to 45,113 residents, producing a population density of 2,724 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90620 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90620 sits at $126,094 (24% above the California average), while per-capita income is $43,056. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $840,300 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $2,351 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 90620 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90620.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

45,113

Population

16.6

Area (sq mi)

2,724

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90620?

38.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

29.6%

Foreign-Born

White 35.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 27.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%

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

$43,056

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90620 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,518

Total Housing Units

13,226

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

3.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$840,300

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$2,351

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90620 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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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