| ZIP Code | 92870 |
|---|---|
| City | Placentia |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 657/714 |
| Elevation | 288 ft |
| Latitude | 33.881158 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.854783 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.05 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.3% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 783 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,768 (20.6%) |
| Some College | 2,610 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 5,197 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,806 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,746 (44.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,575 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $871,000 ▲ 212% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,267/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,545 |
| Vacant Units | 566 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,545 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 566 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.05 |
ZIP code 92870 is located in Placentia, California, within Orange County. With a population of 52,384, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38 years. Economically, 92870 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,575 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92870 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $871,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,267 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 92870 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.9%. Residents are well-educated — 53.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92870 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 92870 in Placentia, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 52,384 residents, a median household income of $110,575, and a median home value of $871,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.