City

Fountain Valley, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥56,358Population
💰$111,797Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$1,018,600Median Home Value▲ 265% above avg
🎓54.8%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.3%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 1.1%Asian: 36.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White38.3%
Hispanic17.4%
Black1.1%
Asian36.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads54.8% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma1,382 (3.6%)
HS Graduate7,390 (19.4%)
Some College2,754 (7.2%)
Associates5,710 (15%)
Bachelors3,421 (9%)
Graduate Degree17,473 (45.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 45.8%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College7.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate45.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,797 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$1,018,600 ▲ 265% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,507/mo
Total Housing Units19,250
Vacant Units410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
51%
About Fountain Valley, CA

Fountain Valley is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 56,358 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Fountain Valley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,797 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain Valley is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,018,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,507 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain Valley is well-educated. 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.3%.

Fountain Valley, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fountain Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92708 56,358 $111,797 $1,018,600 $2,507 6.4% 54.8% 66.2%

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