Orange, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92869
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,184
- 1,551/sq mi High-density area
- $138,204
- Median income Above-median income area
- $994,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orange pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,551
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92869 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 92869 (Orange, CA) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.8 in 2023 to 378.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92869 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange, Orange County, California, with 37,184 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 1,551 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92869 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,204 (36% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,989. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $994,400 (29% above the average California ZIP), while 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,361.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, 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 92869 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 92869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92869.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 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 92869, 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
37,184
Population
24.0
Area (sq mi)
1,551
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92869?
41.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
21.3%
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?
$138,204
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$60,989
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92869 ranks nationally
Orange, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$138,204 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US 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
11,995housing units
11,995
Total Housing Units
11,754
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$994,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$2,361
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
379
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+279%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92869 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 246 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 272 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 307 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 342 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 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 700 business establishments in ZIP 92869, employing approximately 5,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,923,000.
700
Businesses
5,428
Employees
$244.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 16.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 85 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.1% |
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 92869 vs 92861 →
ZIP 92869 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
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
44,706 residents
- 92867
Orange (92867)
44,515 residents
- 92869
Orange (92869)
37,184 residents
- 92807
Anaheim (92807)
36,171 residents
- 92868
Orange (92868)
25,404 residents
- 92782 23,032
Tustin (92782)
23,032 residents
- 92602 22,871
Irvine (92602)
22,871 residents
- 92865 19,704
Orange (92865)
19,704 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92869 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92869 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
- 92602
Irvine (92602)
$161,620 median income
- 92782
Tustin (92782)
$146,080 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92869 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92861 | Villa Park, CA | 5,781 | 2.0 mi |
| 92867 | Orange, CA | 44,515 | 2.5 mi |
| 92807 | Anaheim, CA | 36,171 | 3.7 mi |
| 92782 | Tustin, CA | 23,032 | 3.9 mi |
| 92866 | Orange, CA | 14,885 | 3.4 mi |
| 92705 | Santa Ana, CA | 44,706 | 3.3 mi |
| 92602 | Irvine, CA | 22,871 | 4.1 mi |
| 92780 | Tustin, CA | 57,741 | 4.7 mi |
| 92865 | Orange, CA | 19,704 | 4.2 mi |
| 92868 | Orange, CA | 25,404 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92869, 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 (37,184 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 92869 in?
ZIP code 92869 (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 92869?
ZIP code 92869 in Orange, CA has a population of 37,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92869?
The median household income in ZIP 92869 is $138,204, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92869?
The median home value in ZIP 92869 is $994,400, which is 257% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92869 is White at 49.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92869?
ZIP code 92869 has 700 business establishments employing approximately 5,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92869?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92869 are: Health care and social assistance (116), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100), Construction (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92869?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92869 increased by 10.9% 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 92869?
In ZIP code 92869, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 92869?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92869 is 25.7 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 92869?
In ZIP code 92869, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92869 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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