Santa Ana, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92705

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

44,706
1,494/sq mi
$129,331
Median income
$1,203,400
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santa Ana pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,494
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.9 square miles in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The area is home to 44,706 residents, producing a population density of 1,494 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 92705 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92705 sits at $129,331 (27% above the California average), while per-capita income is $63,031. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,203,400 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $2,315 per month, and 61.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92705 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 92705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92705.

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 92705, Santa Ana, 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

44,706

Population

29.9

Area (sq mi)

1,494

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92705?

39.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

26.0%

Foreign-Born

White 47.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 11.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%

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?

$129,331

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$63,031

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92705 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,331 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,738

Total Housing Units

16,187

Occupied Units

551

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$1,203,400

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$2,315

Median Rent

1971

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92705 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.0% 249
2021 +7.2% 267
2022 +16.4% 311
2023 +10.7% 344
2024 +8.6% 374

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 3,089 business establishments in ZIP 92705, employing approximately 52,604 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,482,157,000.

3,089

Businesses

52,604

Employees

$3.5B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 522 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 405 13.1%
Manufacturing 302 9.8%
Wholesale trade 247 8.0%
Retail trade 247 8.0%
Construction 241 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 200 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 199 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 195 6.3%
Finance and insurance 164 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 162 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 60 1.9%
Information 38 1.2%
Educational services 37 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 19 0.6%
Utilities 9 0.3%
Industries not classified 4 0.1%

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 92705 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 92705 ranks #3 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 92705 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 92705 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
92780 Tustin, CA 57,741 1.5 mi
92782 Tustin, CA 23,032 2.1 mi
92701 Santa Ana, CA 53,908 2.5 mi
92606 Irvine, CA 21,495 3.8 mi
92866 Orange, CA 14,885 2.6 mi
92867 Orange, CA 44,515 4.2 mi
92861 Villa Park, CA 5,781 4.3 mi
92869 Orange, CA 37,184 3.3 mi
92706 Santa Ana, CA 36,457 3.8 mi
92602 Irvine, CA 22,871 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92705 in?
ZIP code 92705 (Santa Ana) 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 92705?
ZIP code 92705 in Santa Ana, CA has a population of 44,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92705?
The median household income in ZIP 92705 is $129,331, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92705?
The median home value in ZIP 92705 is $1,203,400, which is 333% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92705 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92705?
ZIP code 92705 has 3,089 business establishments employing approximately 52,604 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92705 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (522), Health care and social assistance (405), Manufacturing (302). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92705 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 92705?
In ZIP code 92705, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 92705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92705 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92705?
In ZIP code 92705, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92705 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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