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 High-density area
- $97,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $762,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92868 (Orange, CA) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 361.6 in 2023 to 408.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92868 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange, Orange County, California, with 25,404 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 2,941 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92868 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,500 (4% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,008. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $762,000 (1% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,458; 30.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92868 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 92868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92868.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
388 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
326 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
168 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 133
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
133 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 132
Accommodation and food services
132 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 92868, Orange, 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
25,404
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
2,941
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92868?
34.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
26.9%
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?
$97,500
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$39,008
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92868 ranks among California ZIPs
Orange, 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)
$97,500 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
9,477housing units
9,477
Total Housing Units
8,938
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$762,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$2,458
Median Rent
1975
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92868 vs 92706 →
ZIP 92868 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92805
Anaheim (92805)
70,401 residents
- 92703
Santa Ana (92703)
65,445 residents
- 92840
Garden Grove (92840)
54,083 residents
- 92701
Santa Ana (92701)
53,908 residents
- 92843
Garden Grove (92843)
45,214 residents
- 92802
Anaheim (92802)
42,709 residents
- 92806
Anaheim (92806)
37,173 residents
- 92706
Santa Ana (92706)
36,457 residents
- 92868 25,404
Orange (92868)
25,404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92868 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92868 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92865
Orange (92865)
$127,431 median income
- 92706
Santa Ana (92706)
$102,857 median income
- 92840
Garden Grove (92840)
$98,881 median income
- 92868
Orange (92868)
$97,500 median income
- 92806
Anaheim (92806)
$97,265 median income
- 92805
Anaheim (92805)
$91,252 median income
- 92703
Santa Ana (92703)
$84,437 median income
- 92802
Anaheim (92802)
$84,419 median income
- 92843
Garden Grove (92843)
$81,446 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92868, 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 (25,404 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 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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