Brea, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92823
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,613
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $169,900
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,070,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brea pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92823 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92823 covers 28.1 square miles in Brea, Orange County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,613 residents on file, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92823 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,900 (67% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,825. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,070,000 (38% above the average California ZIP), while 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92823 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 92823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brea, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92823.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 92823, Brea, 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
3,613
Population
28.1
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92823?
38.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
31.8%
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?
$169,900
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$66,825
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92823 ranks among California ZIPs
Brea, 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)
$169,900 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
2,239housing units
2,239
Total Housing Units
2,082
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,070,000
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
2007
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2022)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92823 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.4% | 225 |
| 2019 | +0.7% | 227 |
| 2020 | +1.8% | 231 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 249 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 280 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 92823, employing approximately 5,290 people with a combined annual payroll of $396,563,000.
125
Businesses
5,290
Employees
$396.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.4% |
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 92823 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91709
Chino Hills (91709)
74,796 residents
- 92870
Placentia (92870)
52,033 residents
- 92886
Yorba Linda (92886)
46,564 residents
- 91765
Diamond Bar (91765)
46,457 residents
- 92867
Orange (92867)
44,515 residents
- 91789
Walnut (91789)
43,079 residents
- 92807
Anaheim (92807)
36,171 residents
- 92821
Brea (92821)
35,533 residents
- 92887 20,006
Yorba Linda (92887)
20,006 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92823 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92823 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
- 92823
Brea (92823)
$169,900 median income
- 92887
Yorba Linda (92887)
$163,953 median income
- 92886
Yorba Linda (92886)
$153,397 median income
- 92807
Anaheim (92807)
$138,741 median income
- 92867
Orange (92867)
$130,741 median income
- 91709
Chino Hills (91709)
$126,350 median income
- 91789
Walnut (91789)
$125,720 median income
- 92821
Brea (92821)
$123,629 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92823 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92886 | Yorba Linda, CA | 46,564 | 2.3 mi |
| 91765 | Diamond Bar, CA | 46,457 | 4.1 mi |
| 92821 | Brea, CA | 35,533 | 4.5 mi |
| 92870 | Placentia, CA | 52,033 | 4.4 mi |
| 92807 | Anaheim, CA | 36,171 | 5.6 mi |
| 91709 | Chino Hills, CA | 74,796 | 4.7 mi |
| 92861 | Villa Park, CA | 5,781 | 7.7 mi |
| 92887 | Yorba Linda, CA | 20,006 | 5.3 mi |
| 92867 | Orange, CA | 44,515 | 7.9 mi |
| 91789 | Walnut, CA | 43,079 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92823, 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 (3,613 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 92823 in?
ZIP code 92823 (Brea) 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 92823?
ZIP code 92823 in Brea, CA has a population of 3,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92823?
The median household income in ZIP 92823 is $169,900, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92823?
The median home value in ZIP 92823 is $1,070,000, which is 285% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92823?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92823 is Asian at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92823?
ZIP code 92823 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 5,290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92823?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92823 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Health care and social assistance (14), Wholesale trade (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92823?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92823 increased by 12.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 92823?
In ZIP code 92823, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% 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 92823?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92823 is 34.1 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 92823?
In ZIP code 92823, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92823?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92823 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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