Orange, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92865

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

19,704
1,998/sq mi
$127,431
Median income
$872,700
Median home value
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,998
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92865 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Orange, Orange County, California. The area is home to 19,704 residents, producing a population density of 1,998 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 92865 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92865 sits at $127,431 (25% above the California average), while per-capita income is $48,535. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $872,700 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $2,420 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92865 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 92865

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92865.

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 92865, Orange, 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

19,704

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

1,998

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92865?

38.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

20.7%

Foreign-Born

White 43.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 15.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%

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?

$127,431

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$48,535

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92865 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,431 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,017

Total Housing Units

6,837

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$872,700

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$2,420

Median Rent

1969

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

392

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+292%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92865 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +292% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 268
2021 +11.2% 298
2022 +14.9% 342
2023 +6.8% 366
2024 +7.3% 392

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 961 business establishments in ZIP 92865, employing approximately 17,444 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,122,435,000.

961

Businesses

17,444

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 148 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 10.5%
Wholesale trade 89 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 87 9.1%
Manufacturing 85 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 85 8.8%
Retail trade 80 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 79 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.2%
Finance and insurance 34 3.5%
Educational services 19 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.8%
Information 11 1.1%
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 92865 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 92865 ranks #9 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 92865 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 92865 ranks #4 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
92806 Anaheim, CA 37,173 1.4 mi
92867 Orange, CA 44,515 1.8 mi
92866 Orange, CA 14,885 3.1 mi
92861 Villa Park, CA 5,781 2.4 mi
92870 Placentia, CA 52,033 3.6 mi
92805 Anaheim, CA 70,401 3.3 mi
92868 Orange, CA 25,404 3.2 mi
92807 Anaheim, CA 36,171 3.7 mi
92701 Santa Ana, CA 53,908 5.6 mi
92802 Anaheim, CA 42,709 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92865 in?
ZIP code 92865 (Orange) 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 92865?
ZIP code 92865 in Orange, CA has a population of 19,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92865?
The median household income in ZIP 92865 is $127,431, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92865?
The median home value in ZIP 92865 is $872,700, which is 214% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92865 is White at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92865?
ZIP code 92865 has 961 business establishments employing approximately 17,444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92865 are: Construction (148), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Wholesale trade (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92865?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92865 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 292%. 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 92865?
In ZIP code 92865, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 92865?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92865 is 25.6 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 92865?
In ZIP code 92865, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92865 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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