Garden Grove, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92845

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

16,333
2,897/sq mi
$136,485
Median income
$926,200
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garden Grove pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,897
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92845 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.6 square miles in Garden Grove, Orange County, California. The area is home to 16,333 residents, producing a population density of 2,897 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 92845 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92845 sits at $136,485 (34% above the California average), while per-capita income is $57,729. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $926,200 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $2,608 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92845 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 92845

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92845.

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 92845, Garden Grove, 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

16,333

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

2,897

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92845?

44.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 63.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 13.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

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?

$136,485

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$57,729

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92845 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,485 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,858

Total Housing Units

5,802

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$926,200

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$2,608

Median Rent

1965

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

387

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+287%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92845 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +287% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 267
2021 +11.5% 298
2022 +14.9% 342
2023 +4.6% 358
2024 +8.0% 387

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 321 business establishments in ZIP 92845, employing approximately 2,981 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,200,000.

321

Businesses

2,981

Employees

$135.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 59 18.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 16.5%
Construction 39 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.1%
Retail trade 24 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 24 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.2%
Finance and insurance 16 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.7%
Wholesale trade 9 2.8%
Educational services 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.2%
Manufacturing 4 1.3%
Information 3 0.9%

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 92845 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 92845 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 92845 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 92845 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
90630 Cypress, CA 47,993 2.5 mi
92841 Garden Grove, CA 32,845 2.6 mi
90680 Stanton, CA 29,945 2.2 mi
90720 Los Alamitos, CA 21,751 2.3 mi
92683 Westminster, CA 89,747 2.8 mi
90740 Seal Beach, CA 23,729 3.2 mi
92844 Garden Grove, CA 24,307 3.5 mi
90620 Buena Park, CA 45,113 4.4 mi
92647 Huntington Beach, CA 57,245 4.3 mi
92655 Midway City, CA 8,337 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92845 in?
ZIP code 92845 (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 92845?
ZIP code 92845 in Garden Grove, CA has a population of 16,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92845?
The median household income in ZIP 92845 is $136,485, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92845?
The median home value in ZIP 92845 is $926,200, which is 233% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92845 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92845?
ZIP code 92845 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 2,981 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92845 are: Health care and social assistance (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Construction (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92845?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92845 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 287%. 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 92845?
In ZIP code 92845, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% 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 92845?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92845 is 28.3 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 92845?
In ZIP code 92845, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92845 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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