| ZIP Code | 92821 |
|---|---|
| City | Brea |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 657/714 |
| Elevation | 437 ft |
| Latitude | 33.931943 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.854942 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 400 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,284 (15.5%) |
| Some College | 2,065 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 5,036 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,147 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,722 (49.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,660 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $851,800 ▲ 206% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,254/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,232 |
| Vacant Units | 448 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,232 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 448 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 92821 is located in Brea, California, within Orange County. With a population of 42,196, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 92821 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,660 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92821 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $851,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,254 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.0%) and renters (42.0%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 92821 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.4%. Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92821 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 92821 in Brea, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 42,196 residents, a median household income of $116,660, and a median home value of $851,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.