City

Fullerton, CA

8 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥140,986Population
💰$108,144Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$851,102Median Home Value▲ 205% above avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.3%Hispanic: 39.5%Black: 1.8%Asian: 24.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White30.3%
Hispanic39.5%
Black1.8%
Asian24.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma2,626 (3%)
HS Graduate16,041 (18.4%)
Some College6,642 (7.6%)
Associates14,450 (16.6%)
Bachelors7,802 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree39,683 (45.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 45.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad18.4%
Some College7.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate45.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.4%Renter: 48.7%Tenure
Owner51.4%
Renter48.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,144 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$851,102 ▲ 205% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,164/mo
Total Housing Units49,547
Vacant Units2,223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Fullerton, CA

Fullerton is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 140,986 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.51 years.

Economically, Fullerton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,143 is above the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fullerton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $851,102, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,163 per month.

The population of Fullerton is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 39.5%.

Fullerton, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fullerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92831 35,831 $89,451 $821,300 $2,093 7.9% 54.3% 40.4%
92832 26,364 $92,588 $773,100 $2,027 6.7% 42.7% 36.4%
92833 52,038 $113,296 $844,000 $2,155 5.8% 54.6% 56.2%
92835 26,753 $138,487 $981,700 $2,410 5.7% 64.4% 71.4%

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