Orange, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92868

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

25,404
2,941/sq mi
$97,500
Median income
$762,000
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
2,941
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in Orange, Orange County, California. The area is home to 25,404 residents, producing a population density of 2,941 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 92868 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92868 sits at $97,500 (4% below the California average), while per-capita income is $39,008. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $762,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $2,458 per month, and 30.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, 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 92868 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 92868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92868.

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 92868, 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

25,404

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

2,941

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92868?

34.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

26.9%

Foreign-Born

White 39.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 16.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%

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?

$97,500

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$39,008

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92868 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,500 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,477

Total Housing Units

8,938

Occupied Units

539

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.9%
Renter 69.1%

$762,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$2,458

Median Rent

1975

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

408

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+308%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92868 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 284
2021 +10.0% 313
2022 +17.9% 368
2023 -1.8% 362
2024 +12.8% 408

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 1,840 business establishments in ZIP 92868, employing approximately 50,123 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,836,391,000.

1,840

Businesses

50,123

Employees

$3.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 388 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 326 17.7%
Retail trade 168 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 133 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 132 7.2%
Finance and insurance 123 6.7%
Construction 121 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 113 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 4.7%
Wholesale trade 85 4.6%
Manufacturing 53 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 46 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.3%
Information 19 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 0.7%
Educational services 10 0.5%

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 92868 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 92868 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 92868 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 92868 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
92706 Santa Ana, CA 36,457 1.6 mi
92866 Orange, CA 14,885 1.8 mi
92806 Anaheim, CA 37,173 3.5 mi
92701 Santa Ana, CA 53,908 2.9 mi
92840 Garden Grove, CA 54,083 3.2 mi
92802 Anaheim, CA 42,709 3.1 mi
92865 Orange, CA 19,704 3.2 mi
92703 Santa Ana, CA 65,445 3.2 mi
92805 Anaheim, CA 70,401 3.4 mi
92843 Garden Grove, CA 45,214 3.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92868 in?
ZIP code 92868 (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 92868?
ZIP code 92868 in Orange, CA has a population of 25,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92868?
The median household income in ZIP 92868 is $97,500, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92868?
The median home value in ZIP 92868 is $762,000, which is 174% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92868 is White at 39.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92868?
ZIP code 92868 has 1,840 business establishments employing approximately 50,123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92868?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92868 are: Health care and social assistance (388), Professional, scientific, and technical services (326), Retail trade (168). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92868?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92868 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 92868?
In ZIP code 92868, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 92868?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92868 is 25.8 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 92868?
In ZIP code 92868, approximately 30.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92868 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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