La Habra, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90631

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

67,619
1,879/sq mi
$104,251
Median income
$818,500
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Habra pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,879
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90631 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.0 square miles in La Habra, Orange County, California. The area is home to 67,619 residents, producing a population density of 1,879 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 90631 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90631 sits at $104,251 (3% above the California average), while per-capita income is $46,885. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $818,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $2,121 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 90631 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 90631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90631.

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 90631, La Habra, 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

67,619

Population

36.0

Area (sq mi)

1,879

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90631?

39.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

24.9%

Foreign-Born

White 33.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 14.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%

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?

$104,251

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$46,885

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90631 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,251 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

23,520

Total Housing Units

22,730

Occupied Units

790

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$818,500

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$2,121

Median Rent

1968

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

368

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+268%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90631 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 262
2021 +12.0% 293
2022 +14.1% 335
2023 +2.6% 343
2024 +7.1% 368

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 1,498 business establishments in ZIP 90631, employing approximately 15,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $692,095,000.

1,498

Businesses

15,356

Employees

$692.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 210 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 188 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 165 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 162 10.8%
Construction 159 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 146 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 5.7%
Wholesale trade 79 5.3%
Finance and insurance 72 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 4.8%
Manufacturing 51 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 37 2.5%
Educational services 33 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.3%
Information 14 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 90631 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 90631 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90631 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 90631 ranks #8 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
90603 Whittier, CA 20,063 2.4 mi
90604 Whittier, CA 39,407 3.6 mi
92833 Fullerton, CA 51,767 4.4 mi
92835 Fullerton, CA 24,010 3.4 mi
91745 Hacienda Heights, CA 54,013 4.1 mi
90605 Whittier, CA 40,331 4.2 mi
92821 Brea, CA 35,533 3.9 mi
91748 Rowland Heights, CA 45,406 3.8 mi
92832 Fullerton, CA 24,752 5.3 mi
90638 La Mirada, CA 49,012 4.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90631 in?
ZIP code 90631 (La Habra) 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 90631?
ZIP code 90631 in La Habra, CA has a population of 67,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90631?
The median household income in ZIP 90631 is $104,251, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90631?
The median home value in ZIP 90631 is $818,500, which is 194% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90631 is White at 33.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90631?
ZIP code 90631 has 1,498 business establishments employing approximately 15,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90631?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90631 are: Retail trade (210), Health care and social assistance (188), Accommodation and food services (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90631?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90631 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 90631?
In ZIP code 90631, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 90631?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90631 is 30.8 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 90631?
In ZIP code 90631, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90631 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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