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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
$138,204
Median income
$994,400
Median home value
45.4%
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 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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $60,989. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Median home value sits at $994,400 (29% above the state average), median rent at $2,361 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.9%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 92869, plus 6 more within Orange County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92869?

41.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

21.3%

Foreign-Born

White 49.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 14.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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

$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

$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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,995

Total Housing Units

11,754

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$994,400

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 92869 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 92869 ranks #4 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 92869 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 92869 ranks #5 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.