Tustin, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92782
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,032
- 2,645/sq mi High-density area
- $146,080
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,149,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tustin pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,645
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92782 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92782 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tustin, Orange County, California, with 23,032 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 2,645 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92782 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,080 (44% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,820. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $1,149,200 (49% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,894; 59.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92782 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 92782
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tustin, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92782.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 43
Real estate and rental and leasing
43 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 92782, Tustin, 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
23,032
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
2,645
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92782?
39.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
31.5%
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?
$146,080
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$76,820
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92782 ranks among California ZIPs
Tustin, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$146,080 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,583 California 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
11,879housing units
11,879
Total Housing Units
11,567
Occupied Units
312
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,149,200
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$2,894
Median Rent
1998
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
-4.2%
YoY Change (2021)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92782 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +18.9% | 223 |
| 2017 | -20.2% | 178 |
| 2019 | +29.4% | 230 |
| 2020 | +1.2% | 233 |
| 2021 | -4.2% | 223 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 699 business establishments in ZIP 92782, employing approximately 9,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $533,780,000.
699
Businesses
9,254
Employees
$533.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 156 | 22.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 5.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 28 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.0% |
| Information | 13 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.9% |
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 92782 vs 92780 →
ZIP 92782 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92780
Tustin (92780)
57,741 residents
- 92701
Santa Ana (92701)
53,908 residents
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
44,706 residents
- 92620
Irvine (92620)
38,486 residents
- 92869
Orange (92869)
37,184 residents
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
26,853 residents
- 92782 23,032
Tustin (92782)
23,032 residents
- 92602 22,871
Irvine (92602)
22,871 residents
- 92606 21,495
Irvine (92606)
21,495 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92782 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92782 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92861
Villa Park (92861)
$202,245 median income
- 92602
Irvine (92602)
$161,620 median income
- 92620
Irvine (92620)
$146,942 median income
- 92782
Tustin (92782)
$146,080 median income
- 92869
Orange (92869)
$138,204 median income
- 92606
Irvine (92606)
$135,598 median income
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
$133,869 median income
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
$129,331 median income
- 92780
Tustin (92780)
$101,017 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92782 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92780 | Tustin, CA | 57,741 | 2.0 mi |
| 92602 | Irvine, CA | 22,871 | 2.1 mi |
| 92705 | Santa Ana, CA | 44,706 | 2.1 mi |
| 92604 | Irvine, CA | 26,853 | 3.6 mi |
| 92869 | Orange, CA | 37,184 | 3.9 mi |
| 92620 | Irvine, CA | 38,486 | 2.7 mi |
| 92606 | Irvine, CA | 21,495 | 3.3 mi |
| 92701 | Santa Ana, CA | 53,908 | 4.3 mi |
| 92861 | Villa Park, CA | 5,781 | 5.6 mi |
| 92866 | Orange, CA | 14,885 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92782, 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 (23,032 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 92782 in?
ZIP code 92782 (Tustin) 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 92782?
ZIP code 92782 in Tustin, CA has a population of 23,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92782?
The median household income in ZIP 92782 is $146,080, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92782?
The median home value in ZIP 92782 is $1,149,200, which is 313% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92782?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92782 is Asian at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92782?
ZIP code 92782 has 699 business establishments employing approximately 9,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92782?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92782 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Health care and social assistance (110), Retail trade (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92782?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92782 decreased by 4.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 92782?
In ZIP code 92782, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 92782?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92782 is 23.3 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 92782?
In ZIP code 92782, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92782?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92782 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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