Buena Park, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90621

Orange County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,153
3,272/sq mi
$97,612
Median income
$832,000
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buena Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
3,272
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.7 square miles in Buena Park, Orange County, California. The area is home to 35,153 residents, producing a population density of 3,272 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 90621 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90621 sits at $97,612 (4% below the California average), while per-capita income is $37,724. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $832,000 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $2,167 per month, and 34.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 90621 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 90621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90621.

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 90621, 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

35,153

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

3,272

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90621?

36.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

41.9%

Foreign-Born

White 18.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 38.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%

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?

$97,612

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,724

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90621 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,612 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,240

Total Housing Units

10,977

Occupied Units

263

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.8%
Renter 65.2%

$832,000

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$2,167

Median Rent

1975

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)

408

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+308%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90621 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 279
2021 +11.5% 311
2022 +15.4% 359
2023 +5.5% 379
2024 +7.6% 408

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 1,170 business establishments in ZIP 90621, employing approximately 11,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $702,974,000.

1,170

Businesses

11,275

Employees

$703.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 160 13.7%
Retail trade 146 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 126 10.8%
Wholesale trade 116 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 105 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 97 8.3%
Construction 85 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 65 5.6%
Finance and insurance 61 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 5.0%
Manufacturing 57 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 3.9%
Information 17 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Educational services 12 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 90621 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 90621 ranks #7 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 90621 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 90621 ranks #7 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
92833 Fullerton, CA 51,767 1.9 mi
90638 La Mirada, CA 49,012 2.1 mi
90620 Buena Park, CA 45,113 2.2 mi
92832 Fullerton, CA 24,752 3.7 mi
90623 La Palma, CA 15,554 3.2 mi
92801 Anaheim, CA 62,068 3.1 mi
90603 Whittier, CA 20,063 4.9 mi
92804 Anaheim, CA 85,914 4.0 mi
90680 Stanton, CA 29,945 5.1 mi
90604 Whittier, CA 39,407 4.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90621 in?
ZIP code 90621 (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 90621?
ZIP code 90621 in Buena Park, CA has a population of 35,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90621?
The median household income in ZIP 90621 is $97,612, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90621?
The median home value in ZIP 90621 is $832,000, which is 199% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90621?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90621 is Asian at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90621?
ZIP code 90621 has 1,170 business establishments employing approximately 11,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90621?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90621 are: Accommodation and food services (160), Retail trade (146), Health care and social assistance (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90621?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90621 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 90621?
In ZIP code 90621, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 90621?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90621 is 29.5 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 90621?
In ZIP code 90621, approximately 34.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90621?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90621 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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