Santa Ana, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92706
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,457
- 3,979/sq mi High-density area
- $102,857
- Median income Above-median income area
- $893,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Ana pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,979
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92706 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 92706 (Santa Ana, CA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.5 in 2023 to 389.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, with 36,457 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 3,979 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,857 (1% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,402. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $893,700 (16% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,916; 51.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92706 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 92706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Ana, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92706.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 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 92706, Santa Ana, 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
36,457
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
3,979
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92706?
36.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
35.9%
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?
$102,857
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$35,402
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92706 ranks nationally
Santa Ana, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$102,857 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
10,386housing units
10,386
Total Housing Units
10,106
Occupied Units
280
Vacant Units
3.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$893,700
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,916
Median Rent
1959
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
389
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+289%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92706 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +289% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 266 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 292 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 341 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 357 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 389 |
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 598 business establishments in ZIP 92706, employing approximately 6,316 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,264,000.
598
Businesses
6,316
Employees
$308.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 49 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.0% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92706 vs 92868 →
ZIP 92706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92704
Santa Ana (92704)
88,123 residents
- 92703
Santa Ana (92703)
65,445 residents
- 92707
Santa Ana (92707)
59,492 residents
- 92840
Garden Grove (92840)
54,083 residents
- 92701
Santa Ana (92701)
53,908 residents
- 92843
Garden Grove (92843)
45,214 residents
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
44,706 residents
- 92802
Anaheim (92802)
42,709 residents
- 92706
Santa Ana (92706)
36,457 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92706 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
$129,331 median income
- 92707
Santa Ana (92707)
$105,168 median income
- 92706
Santa Ana (92706)
$102,857 median income
- 92704
Santa Ana (92704)
$99,777 median income
- 92840
Garden Grove (92840)
$98,881 median income
- 92868
Orange (92868)
$97,500 median income
- 92703
Santa Ana (92703)
$84,437 median income
- 92802
Anaheim (92802)
$84,419 median income
- 92843
Garden Grove (92843)
$81,446 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92706 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92868 | Orange, CA | 25,404 | 1.6 mi |
| 92703 | Santa Ana, CA | 65,445 | 1.8 mi |
| 92701 | Santa Ana, CA | 53,908 | 1.8 mi |
| 92843 | Garden Grove, CA | 45,214 | 2.8 mi |
| 92866 | Orange, CA | 14,885 | 2.5 mi |
| 92707 | Santa Ana, CA | 59,492 | 3.9 mi |
| 92840 | Garden Grove, CA | 54,083 | 3.2 mi |
| 92704 | Santa Ana, CA | 88,123 | 3.5 mi |
| 92705 | Santa Ana, CA | 44,706 | 3.8 mi |
| 92802 | Anaheim, CA | 42,709 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92706, 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 (36,457 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 92706 in?
ZIP code 92706 (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 92706?
ZIP code 92706 in Santa Ana, CA has a population of 36,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92706?
The median household income in ZIP 92706 is $102,857, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92706?
The median home value in ZIP 92706 is $893,700, which is 221% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92706 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92706?
ZIP code 92706 has 598 business establishments employing approximately 6,316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92706 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Health care and social assistance (99), Accommodation and food services (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92706 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 289%. 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 92706?
In ZIP code 92706, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 92706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92706 is 24.6 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 92706?
In ZIP code 92706, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92706 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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