Placentia, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92870

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

52,033
2,964/sq mi
$115,929
Median income
$921,000
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Placentia pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,964
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.6 square miles in Placentia, Orange County, California. The area is home to 52,033 residents, producing a population density of 2,964 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 92870 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92870 sits at $115,929 (14% above the California average), while per-capita income is $48,006. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $921,000 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $2,388 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 92870 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 92870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92870.

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 92870, Placentia, 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

52,033

Population

17.6

Area (sq mi)

2,964

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92870?

39.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 18.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%

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?

$115,929

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$48,006

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92870 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,929 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,890

Total Housing Units

17,182

Occupied Units

708

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$921,000

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$2,388

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

369

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+269%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92870 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +269% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 247
2021 +11.3% 275
2022 +17.6% 324
2023 +4.5% 338
2024 +9.0% 369

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 1,295 business establishments in ZIP 92870, employing approximately 12,959 people with a combined annual payroll of $758,308,000.

1,295

Businesses

12,959

Employees

$758.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 187 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 11.0%
Construction 126 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 115 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 111 8.6%
Wholesale trade 103 8.0%
Retail trade 100 7.7%
Manufacturing 98 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 6.0%
Finance and insurance 76 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 76 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 34 2.6%
Educational services 19 1.5%
Information 14 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 92870 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 92870 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92870 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 92870 ranks #8 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
92831 Fullerton, CA 34,204 2.4 mi
92806 Anaheim, CA 37,173 3.0 mi
92865 Orange, CA 19,704 3.6 mi
92886 Yorba Linda, CA 46,564 3.5 mi
92821 Brea, CA 35,533 3.7 mi
92835 Fullerton, CA 24,010 3.9 mi
92832 Fullerton, CA 24,752 4.3 mi
92823 Brea, CA 3,613 4.4 mi
92807 Anaheim, CA 36,171 4.3 mi
92867 Orange, CA 44,515 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92870 in?
ZIP code 92870 (Placentia) 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 92870?
ZIP code 92870 in Placentia, CA has a population of 52,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92870?
The median household income in ZIP 92870 is $115,929, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92870?
The median home value in ZIP 92870 is $921,000, which is 231% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92870 is White at 42.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92870?
ZIP code 92870 has 1,295 business establishments employing approximately 12,959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92870 are: Health care and social assistance (187), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Construction (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92870?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92870 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 269%. 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 92870?
In ZIP code 92870, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.2% 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 92870?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92870 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92870?
In ZIP code 92870, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92870 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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