92821 ZIP Code
Brea, California
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 92821 |
| City/Town: | Brea |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,604 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,444 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,997 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,247 |
| Median Home Value: | $812,600 |
| Land Area: | 14.1 sq miles
36.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9319, -117.8549 |
Population Information (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,604 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,745 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,859 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,028 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,371 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,906 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,899 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,210 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,090 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,164 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,599 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,938 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,652 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,956 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,882 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 909 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $812,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,190 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,247 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,658 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 589 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,543 | 58.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,115 | 41.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,190 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,029 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,092 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,533 | 15.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,646 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,329 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,288 | 28.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,273 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,444 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $136,484 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,572 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,997 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,460 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,277 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,183 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,056 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,436 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,211 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,531 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 99 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,269 | 53.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 404 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 188 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,088 | 24.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,214 | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,403 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,943 | 16.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,562 | 32.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11,225 | 27.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 424 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,822 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92821 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 512 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 175 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 520 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 455 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 961 | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,952 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,950 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,861 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,166 | 14.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,106 | 21.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92821 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,994 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,760 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 141 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 265 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 336 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,187 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92821 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,168 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,396 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 913 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,002 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 802 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 368 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,731 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,584 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,528 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,978 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 866 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 915 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,691 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,485 | 75.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,579 | 30.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,907 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92821 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,049 | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,195 | 28.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,340 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 667 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 521 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 655 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92821 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,891 | 51.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,629 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 81 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 561 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,070 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 531 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,755 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 729 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92821 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,427 | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,049 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 909 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,504 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,635 | 30.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,719 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,569 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 188 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 214 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92821 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 541 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,968 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,687 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,978 | 32.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,114 | 20.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 959 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92821 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,816 | 67.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 205 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,275 | 29.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 52 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 110 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 143 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92821 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 601 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,558 | 24.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,839 | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,660 | 25.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92821 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 178 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 224 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 142 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 211 | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 388 | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,891 | 69.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,475 | 17.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,192 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $770 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,190 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.38 |
Households (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,658 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,307 | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,632 | 24.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,835 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,761 | 25.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,050 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,761 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92821 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,960 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,429 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,152 | 57.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 327 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 869 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,722 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92821 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,298 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 560 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 507 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,029 | 35.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,498 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,704 | 32.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,526 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,520 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,598 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,567 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 438 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,247 | 35.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,882 | 52.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92821 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,409 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,528 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,229 | 58.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,773 | 32.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 314 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 526 | 9.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,006 | 76.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 906 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,598 | 1059.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,598 | 1059.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,598 | 1059.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 731 | 80.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 103 | 11.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,124 | 344.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 125 | 13.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92821 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,576 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,751 | 65.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,825 | 34.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,479 | 16.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,365 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5,589 | 14.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 392 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92821 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,658 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,270 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Brea, CA92821