90621 ZIP Code
Buena Park, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90621 |
| City/Town: | Buena Park |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,151 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,735 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,466 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,235 |
| Median Home Value: | $732,400 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.8742, -117.9934 |
Population Information (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,151 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,144 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,007 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,046 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,050 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,868 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,789 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,290 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,752 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,215 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,991 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,103 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,680 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,581 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,150 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 636 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $732,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,927 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,235 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,892 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 343 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,988 | 36.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,904 | 63.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,108 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,130 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,774 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,382 | 22.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,475 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,866 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,250 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,231 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,735 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,518 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,350 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,466 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,268 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,928 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,340 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,451 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,592 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,795 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,448 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 93 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,099 | 30.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,119 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 544 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 13,179 | 36.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,943 | 16.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,224 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,326 | 25.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 16,034 | 44.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,741 | 38.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 51 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 166 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,076 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90621 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 386 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 248 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 325 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 507 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,019 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,833 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,823 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,154 | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,287 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,310 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90621 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,426 | 70.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,306 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 463 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 140 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 337 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,268 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90621 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 127 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,063 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,391 | 12.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 933 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,285 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,209 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 258 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,331 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,907 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,997 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,245 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 797 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 385 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,535 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,728 | 57.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,869 | 38.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,583 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90621 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,872 | 90.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,619 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,532 | 14.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 583 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 456 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,471 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90621 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,628 | 32.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,784 | 15.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 147 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,034 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 954 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,500 | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,941 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 247 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90621 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 606 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,011 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 771 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,409 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,950 | 26.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,026 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,592 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 527 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 318 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90621 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 703 | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,291 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,490 | 40.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,821 | 25.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,619 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 311 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90621 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,211 | 57.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 441 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,251 | 29.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 115 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 825 | 7.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90621 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 543 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,019 | 27.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,151 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,179 | 29.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90621 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 179 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 68 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 14 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 59 | 1.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 339 | 8.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,657 | 66.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 672 | 16.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90621 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,884 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $654 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,927 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.33 | 2.38 |
Households (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,892 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,636 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,880 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,677 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,458 | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,786 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,014 | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90621 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,937 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,755 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,630 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 133 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,150 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,090 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90621 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,872 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 522 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 484 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,686 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,813 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,367 | 34.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,139 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 635 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,118 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,944 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 312 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,187 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,445 | 36.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90621 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,811 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,852 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,609 | 53.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,008 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 234 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 235 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90621 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,795 | 60.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 442 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,356 | 3248.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,356 | 3248.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,356 | 3248.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 271 | 61.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 182 | 41.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,310 | 1201.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 111 | 25.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90621 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,105 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,050 | 41.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 20,055 | 58.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,087 | 29.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 702 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9,040 | 26.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 226 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90621 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,892 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,544 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Buena Park, CA90621