City

Buena Park, CA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥82,727Population
💰$110,529Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$761,439Median Home Value▲ 173% above avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.5%Hispanic: 42.5%Black: 1.9%Asian: 31.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White20.5%
Hispanic42.5%
Black1.9%
Asian31.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.40
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma2,195 (4.3%)
HS Graduate13,559 (26.3%)
Some College5,470 (10.6%)
Associates8,156 (15.8%)
Bachelors4,577 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree17,595 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,529 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$761,438 ▲ 173% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,176/mo
Total Housing Units24,823
Vacant Units762

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Buena Park, CA

Buena Park is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 82,727 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Buena Park is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,528 is above the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Buena Park is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $761,438, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,175 per month.

The population of Buena Park is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 42.5%.

Buena Park, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Buena Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90620 46,992 $122,582 $782,000 $2,263 4.6% 43.0% 72.7%
90621 35,735 $94,679 $734,400 $2,061 6.3% 43.0% 37.0%