92821 ZIP Code — Brea, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 92821 is located in Brea, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 14.14 square miles and serves a population of 41,604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 714/657.
About ZIP code 92821
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $812,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $114,444. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
41,604
population
14.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92821
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brea | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92835 Fullerton (2 mi)
92831 Fullerton (3.5 mi)
92870 Placentia (3.7 mi)
91748 Rowland Heights (3.8 mi)
90631 La Habra (4.1 mi)
92832 Fullerton (4.5 mi)
92823 Brea (4.8 mi)
92833 Fullerton (5.5 mi)
91765 Diamond Bar (6 mi)
92886 Yorba Linda (6.1 mi)
91789 Walnut (6.2 mi)
90603 Whittier (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,604 |
| Population density | 2,942 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9270 |
| Longitude | -117.8854 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 714/657 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.7% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
41,604
Population
2,942
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$114,444
Median household income
$48,969
Per capita income
$812,600
Median home value
$2,190
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
9,132
Housing units
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
962
Under 5
1,066
1,125
5–9
1,246
1,379
10–14
1,527
1,376
15–19
1,523
1,049
20–24
1,161
2,890
25–34
3,200
2,450
35–44
2,714
2,657
45–54
2,942
1,394
55–59
1,544
1,258
60–64
1,394
1,877
65–74
2,079
893
75–84
989
431
85+
478
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,078 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 32,526 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 6,747 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.9%
Asian
20.8%
Hispanic or Latino
14.3%
Two or more races
11.1%
Other race
6.6%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,269 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 10,088 | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,943 | 14.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,403 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 3,214 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 188 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.7% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k+
21.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| $200k+ | 21.2% |
| Median income | $114,444 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
2.5%
$300k–$500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
69.0%
$1M+
17.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $812,600 |
| Median rent / month | $2,190 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 51.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.0% |
| Electricity | 29.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,307 | 56.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 755 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,835 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,761 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,050 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,761 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 31.2% |
| Married | 57.3% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
15.5%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
18.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 560 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 507 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,029 | 35.7% |
| High school | 2,498 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,704 | 32.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Professional & management
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Retail trade
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Construction
5.5%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.9% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 26.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,520 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.2% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,576 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 4,547 | 11.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,818 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 246 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 2,390 | 6.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,006 | 76.9% |
| Born in same state | 31,100 | 74.8% |
| Born in different state | 24,608 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 906 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,598 | 23.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,501 | 57.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,623 | 6.3% |
| Italian | 2,270 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 1,450 | 3.5% |
| English | 496 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 384 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 372 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 197 | 0.5% |
| German | 95 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92821
What city is ZIP code 92821 in?
ZIP code 92821 is primarily assigned to Brea, California.
What county is ZIP code 92821 in?
ZIP code 92821 falls within Orange County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92821?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92821?
The median home value in ZIP code 92821 is $812,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92821?
The median household income in ZIP code 92821 is $114,444, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 92821?
ZIP code 92821 has an estimated population of 41,604 residents, with a density of 2,943 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92821 in?
ZIP code 92821 observes the PST timezone.