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Fullerton, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92835

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

24,010
1,539/sq mi
$143,817
Median income
$1,052,500
Median home value
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fullerton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,539
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92835 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fullerton, Orange County, California, with 24,010 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,539 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92835 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,817 (41% above the California average), while per-capita income is $70,407. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. Housing costs here run $1,052,500 for a typical home value (36% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,380 a month; 73.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 92835 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Orange County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 92835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fullerton, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92835.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92835, Fullerton, 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

24,010

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

1,539

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92835?

43.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 24.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

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?

$143,817

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$70,407

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92835 ranks nationally

Fullerton, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,817 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,579

Total Housing Units

9,228

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$1,052,500

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$2,380

Median Rent

1973

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

368

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+268%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92835 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 240
2021 +8.7% 261
2022 +16.4% 304
2023 +9.7% 333
2024 +10.4% 368

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 833 business establishments in ZIP 92835, employing approximately 12,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $848,842,000.

833

Businesses

12,791

Employees

$848.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 217 26.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 137 16.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 8.6%
Wholesale trade 59 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 55 6.6%
Retail trade 50 6.0%
Construction 48 5.8%
Finance and insurance 45 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 27 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.2%
Educational services 17 2.0%
Manufacturing 10 1.2%
Information 5 0.6%

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 92835 vs 92831 →

ZIP 92835 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 92835 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 92835 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 92835 ranks the highest 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
92831 Fullerton, CA 34,204 1.9 mi
92832 Fullerton, CA 24,752 2.4 mi
92821 Brea, CA 35,533 2.6 mi
92833 Fullerton, CA 51,767 3.0 mi
90631 La Habra, CA 67,619 3.4 mi
92805 Anaheim, CA 70,401 5.0 mi
92870 Placentia, CA 52,033 3.9 mi
92801 Anaheim, CA 62,068 4.4 mi
91748 Rowland Heights, CA 45,406 5.3 mi
90638 La Mirada, CA 49,012 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92835 in? ▼
ZIP code 92835 (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 92835? ▼
ZIP code 92835 in Fullerton, CA has a population of 24,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92835 is $143,817, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92835 is $1,052,500, which is 278% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92835 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92835? ▼
ZIP code 92835 has 833 business establishments employing approximately 12,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92835? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92835 are: Health care and social assistance (217), Professional, scientific, and technical services (137), Real estate and rental and leasing (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92835? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92835 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 92835? ▼
In ZIP code 92835, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 92835? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92835 is 30.0 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 92835? ▼
In ZIP code 92835, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92835 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.