Villa Park, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92861
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,781
- 1,062/sq mi High-density area
- $202,245
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,871,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Villa Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,062
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92861 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92861 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Villa Park, Orange County, California, home to 5,781 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 1,062 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92861 skews affluent, with a median household income of $202,245 (99% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $95,068. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,871,700 (142% above the average California ZIP), while 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92861 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 92861
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Villa Park, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92861.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance 14
Finance and insurance
14 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 92861, Villa Park, 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
5,781
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
1,062
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92861?
53.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
14.0%
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?
$202,245
Median Household Income
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$95,068
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92861 ranks among California ZIPs
Villa Park, 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)
$202,245 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
1,971housing units
1,971
Total Housing Units
1,924
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,871,700
Median Home Value
+142% vs state ZIP avg
1974
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2022)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92861 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1.4% | 206 |
| 2019 | -1.9% | 202 |
| 2020 | -1.3% | 199 |
| 2021 | -1.6% | 196 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 213 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 199 business establishments in ZIP 92861, employing approximately 1,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,113,000.
199
Businesses
1,190
Employees
$63.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 22.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 24 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
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 92861 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92780
Tustin (92780)
57,741 residents
- 92886
Yorba Linda (92886)
46,564 residents
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
44,706 residents
- 92867
Orange (92867)
44,515 residents
- 92869
Orange (92869)
37,184 residents
- 92806
Anaheim (92806)
37,173 residents
- 92807
Anaheim (92807)
36,171 residents
- 92868
Orange (92868)
25,404 residents
- 92865 19,704
Orange (92865)
19,704 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92861 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92861 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92861
Villa Park (92861)
$202,245 median income
- 92886
Yorba Linda (92886)
$153,397 median income
- 92807
Anaheim (92807)
$138,741 median income
- 92869
Orange (92869)
$138,204 median income
- 92867
Orange (92867)
$130,741 median income
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
$129,331 median income
- 92865
Orange (92865)
$127,431 median income
- 92780
Tustin (92780)
$101,017 median income
- 92868
Orange (92868)
$97,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92861 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92867 | Orange, CA | 44,515 | 0.7 mi |
| 92869 | Orange, CA | 37,184 | 2.0 mi |
| 92865 | Orange, CA | 19,704 | 2.4 mi |
| 92807 | Anaheim, CA | 36,171 | 2.5 mi |
| 92866 | Orange, CA | 14,885 | 3.0 mi |
| 92705 | Santa Ana, CA | 44,706 | 4.3 mi |
| 92806 | Anaheim, CA | 37,173 | 3.8 mi |
| 92886 | Yorba Linda, CA | 46,564 | 5.5 mi |
| 92780 | Tustin, CA | 57,741 | 5.8 mi |
| 92868 | Orange, CA | 25,404 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92861, 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 (5,781 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 92861 in?
ZIP code 92861 (Villa Park) 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 92861?
ZIP code 92861 in Villa Park, CA has a population of 5,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92861?
The median household income in ZIP 92861 is $202,245, which is 165% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92861?
The median home value in ZIP 92861 is $1,871,700, which is 573% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92861 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92861?
ZIP code 92861 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 1,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92861?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92861 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (44), Real estate and rental and leasing (28), Construction (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92861?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92861 increased by 8.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 92861?
In ZIP code 92861, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 92861?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92861 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92861?
In ZIP code 92861, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92861 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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