City

Placentia, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥52,384Population
💰$110,575Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$871,000Median Home Value▲ 212% above avg
🎓53.3%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.9%Hispanic: 35.9%Black: 2.3%Asian: 18%Other: 4.3%Race
White38.9%
Hispanic35.9%
Black2.3%
Asian18.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads53.3% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma783 (2.4%)
HS Graduate6,768 (20.6%)
Some College2,610 (7.9%)
Associates5,197 (15.8%)
Bachelors2,806 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree14,746 (44.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 44.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College7.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate44.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,575 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$871,000 ▲ 212% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,267/mo
Total Housing Units17,545
Vacant Units566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Placentia, CA

Placentia is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 52,384 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Placentia is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,575 is above the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Placentia is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $871,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,267 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Placentia is well-educated. 53.3% 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 38.9%.

Placentia, 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 Placentia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92870 52,384 $110,575 $871,000 $2,267 5.4% 53.3% 63.3%