🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92869

Orange

ZIP Code 92869 is a standard zip code serving Orange, Orange, California (CA), in Orange County, United States. It has an estimated population of 37,184 with a median household income of $91,755. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Orange
City: Orange
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.786800
Longitude: -117.793400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 9.29 mi²
Water Area: 0.19 mi²
Population Density: 4001.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.822924°N, 33.773228°S, -117.732304°E, -117.830977°W

With 37,184 residents spread across 9.29 square miles, this area has a population density of 4001.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

37,184

Population

90th percentile

$91,755

Median Income

90th percentile

$556,700

Median Home Value

95th percentile

9.29 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92869 is $91,755, and the median home value is $556,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,995

Total Units

11,668

Occupied Units

97.3%

Occupancy Rate

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