| ZIP Code | 92844 |
|---|---|
| City | Garden Grove |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 657/714 |
| Elevation | 54 ft |
| Latitude | 33.765599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.969506 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.23 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,284 (9.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,443 (32%) |
| Some College | 1,292 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 2,056 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,330 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,479 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,590 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $706,900 ▲ 154% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,989/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,187 |
| Vacant Units | 277 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,187 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 277 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.23 |
ZIP code 92844 is located in Garden Grove, California, within Orange County. With a population of 22,719, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 92844 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,590 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92844 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $706,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,989 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.0%) and renters (59.0%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 92844 is majority Asian (56.36%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92844 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 92844 in Garden Grove, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 22,719 residents, a median household income of $73,590, and a median home value of $706,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.