Orange, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92866

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

14,885
2,975/sq mi
$79,886
Median income
$922,400
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orange pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,975
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92866 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.0 square miles in Orange, Orange County, California. The area is home to 14,885 residents, producing a population density of 2,975 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 92866 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92866 sits at $79,886 (21% below the California average), while per-capita income is $45,695. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $922,400 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,988 per month, and 33.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92866 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 92866

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92866.

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 92866, 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

14,885

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

2,975

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92866?

36.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 53.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%

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?

$79,886

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$45,695

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92866 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,886 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,010

Total Housing Units

5,621

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.1%
Renter 66.9%

$922,400

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,988

Median Rent

1964

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

379

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+279%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92866 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 263
2021 +9.2% 287
2022 +12.9% 324
2023 +14.3% 370
2024 +2.3% 379

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 536 business establishments in ZIP 92866, employing approximately 9,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $464,029,000.

536

Businesses

9,454

Employees

$464.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 102 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 88 16.4%
Retail trade 62 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 59 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 7.5%
Construction 37 6.9%
Finance and insurance 27 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.5%
Information 12 2.2%
Wholesale trade 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.9%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.6%

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 92866 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 92866 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 92866 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 92866 ranks #null 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
92868 Orange, CA 25,404 1.8 mi
92865 Orange, CA 19,704 3.1 mi
92701 Santa Ana, CA 53,908 2.6 mi
92867 Orange, CA 44,515 2.5 mi
92706 Santa Ana, CA 36,457 2.5 mi
92705 Santa Ana, CA 44,706 2.6 mi
92861 Villa Park, CA 5,781 3.0 mi
92869 Orange, CA 37,184 3.4 mi
92780 Tustin, CA 57,741 3.8 mi
92806 Anaheim, CA 37,173 4.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92866 in?
ZIP code 92866 (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 92866?
ZIP code 92866 in Orange, CA has a population of 14,885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92866?
The median household income in ZIP 92866 is $79,886, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92866?
The median home value in ZIP 92866 is $922,400, which is 232% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92866?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92866 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92866?
ZIP code 92866 has 536 business establishments employing approximately 9,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92866?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92866 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (102), Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92866?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92866 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. 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 92866?
In ZIP code 92866, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 92866?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92866 is 24.5 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 92866?
In ZIP code 92866, approximately 33.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92866?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92866 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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