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 High-density area
- $136,485
- Median income Above-median income area
- $926,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92845 (Garden Grove, CA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.2 in 2023 to 386.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92845 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, home to 16,333 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 2,897 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92845 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,485 (34% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,729. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $926,200 (20% above the average California ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,608.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92845 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 92845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garden Grove, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92845.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,333
Population
5.6
Area (sq mi)
2,897
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92845?
44.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
13.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$57,729
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92845 ranks among California ZIPs
Garden Grove, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$136,485 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,858housing units
5,858
Total Housing Units
5,802
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$926,200
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$2,608
Median Rent
1965
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92845 vs 90630 →
ZIP 92845 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92683
Westminster (92683)
89,747 residents
- 92647
Huntington Beach (92647)
57,245 residents
- 90630
Cypress (90630)
47,993 residents
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
45,113 residents
- 92841 32,845
Garden Grove (92841)
32,845 residents
- 90680 29,945
Stanton (90680)
29,945 residents
- 92844 24,307
Garden Grove (92844)
24,307 residents
- 90740 23,729
Seal Beach (90740)
23,729 residents
- 90720 21,751
Los Alamitos (90720)
21,751 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92845 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92845 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92845
Garden Grove (92845)
$136,485 median income
- 90720
Los Alamitos (90720)
$135,851 median income
- 90630
Cypress (90630)
$130,154 median income
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
$126,094 median income
- 92647
Huntington Beach (92647)
$105,110 median income
- 90680
Stanton (90680)
$85,592 median income
- 92683
Westminster (92683)
$85,585 median income
- 90740
Seal Beach (90740)
$85,347 median income
- 92841
Garden Grove (92841)
$84,451 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92845, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,333 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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