Fullerton, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92833

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

51,767
2,729/sq mi
$114,176
Median income
$884,100
Median home value
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fullerton pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,729
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.0 square miles in Fullerton, Orange County, California. The area is home to 51,767 residents, producing a population density of 2,729 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 92833 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92833 sits at $114,176 (12% above the California average), while per-capita income is $48,642. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $884,100 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $2,226 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92833 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 92833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92833.

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 92833, Fullerton, 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

51,767

Population

19.0

Area (sq mi)

2,729

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92833?

38.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

36.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 35.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%

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?

$114,176

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$48,642

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92833 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,176 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,247

Total Housing Units

16,721

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$884,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$2,226

Median Rent

1970

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

392

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+292%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92833 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +292% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 265
2021 +12.3% 297
2022 +14.3% 340
2023 +5.0% 357
2024 +9.8% 392

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 1,110 business establishments in ZIP 92833, employing approximately 9,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $534,253,000.

1,110

Businesses

9,105

Employees

$534.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 131 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 129 11.6%
Retail trade 120 10.8%
Construction 115 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 111 10.0%
Wholesale trade 108 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 87 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 49 4.4%
Manufacturing 43 3.9%
Educational services 30 2.7%
Finance and insurance 28 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.1%
Information 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP 92833 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 92833 ranks #4 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 92833 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 92833 ranks #4 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
90621 Buena Park, CA 35,153 1.9 mi
92832 Fullerton, CA 24,752 2.0 mi
92801 Anaheim, CA 62,068 2.5 mi
92831 Fullerton, CA 34,204 3.8 mi
92835 Fullerton, CA 24,010 3.0 mi
90638 La Mirada, CA 49,012 3.2 mi
90631 La Habra, CA 67,619 4.4 mi
92804 Anaheim, CA 85,914 4.3 mi
90620 Buena Park, CA 45,113 3.7 mi
90603 Whittier, CA 20,063 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92833 in?
ZIP code 92833 (Fullerton) 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 92833?
ZIP code 92833 in Fullerton, CA has a population of 51,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92833?
The median household income in ZIP 92833 is $114,176, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92833?
The median home value in ZIP 92833 is $884,100, which is 218% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92833?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92833 is Asian at 35.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92833?
ZIP code 92833 has 1,110 business establishments employing approximately 9,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92833?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92833 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Health care and social assistance (129), Retail trade (120). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92833?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92833 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 292%. 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 92833?
In ZIP code 92833, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.1% 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 92833?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92833 is 30.9 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 92833?
In ZIP code 92833, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92833?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92833 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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