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Garden Grove, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92843

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

45,214
4,485/sq mi
$81,446
Median income
$747,000
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garden Grove pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
4,485
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92843 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92843 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, with 45,214 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 4,485 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92843 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,446 (20% below the California average), while per-capita income is $27,171. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $747,000 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,934 monthly, and 47.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 92843, plus 6 more within Orange County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 92843

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garden Grove, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92843.

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 92843, Garden Grove, 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

45,214

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

4,485

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92843?

38.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

54.1%

Foreign-Born

White 14.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 44.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%

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?

$81,446

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$27,171

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92843 ranks nationally

Garden Grove, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,446 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 44.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,159

Total Housing Units

11,747

Occupied Units

412

Vacant Units

3.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.1%
Renter 52.9%

$747,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,934

Median Rent

1966

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

445

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+345%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92843 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +345% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 287
2021 +11.1% 319
2022 +18.9% 379
2023 +4.1% 395
2024 +12.8% 445

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 1,152 business establishments in ZIP 92843, employing approximately 12,390 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,989,000.

1,152

Businesses

12,390

Employees

$550.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 186 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 169 14.7%
Retail trade 166 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 126 10.9%
Manufacturing 94 8.2%
Construction 74 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 6.3%
Wholesale trade 71 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 3.9%
Finance and insurance 42 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.3%
Information 18 1.6%
Educational services 10 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 92843 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 92843 ranks #6 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 92843 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 92843 ranks #9 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
92840 Garden Grove, CA 54,083 1.5 mi
92844 Garden Grove, CA 24,307 2.2 mi
92703 Santa Ana, CA 65,445 1.8 mi
92706 Santa Ana, CA 36,457 2.8 mi
92802 Anaheim, CA 42,709 3.1 mi
92704 Santa Ana, CA 88,123 3.3 mi
92655 Midway City, CA 8,337 3.3 mi
92708 Fountain Valley, CA 56,004 3.9 mi
92841 Garden Grove, CA 32,845 3.3 mi
92683 Westminster, CA 89,747 3.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92843 in? ▼
ZIP code 92843 (Garden Grove) 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 92843? ▼
ZIP code 92843 in Garden Grove, CA has a population of 45,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92843? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92843 is $81,446, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92843? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92843 is $747,000, which is 169% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92843? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92843 is Asian at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92843? ▼
ZIP code 92843 has 1,152 business establishments employing approximately 12,390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92843? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92843 are: Health care and social assistance (186), Accommodation and food services (169), Retail trade (166). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92843? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92843 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 345%. 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 92843? ▼
In ZIP code 92843, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 92843? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92843 is 27.6 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 92843? ▼
In ZIP code 92843, approximately 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92843? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92843 is 15.2% 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.