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
$169,900
Median income
$1,070,000
Median home value
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.1 square miles in Brea, Orange County, California. The area is home to 3,613 residents, producing a population density of 129 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 92823 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92823 sits at $169,900 (67% above the California average), while per-capita income is $66,825. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,070,000 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92823 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92823 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 92823

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92823.

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 92823, Brea, 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

3,613

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92823?

38.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

31.8%

Foreign-Born

White 32.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 41.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$169,900

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$66,825

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92823 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$169,900 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,239

Total Housing Units

2,082

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$1,070,000

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

2007

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

+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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92823 ranks #0 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 92823 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 92823 ranks #2 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
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

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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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