90621 ZIP Code — Buena Park, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 90621 is located in Buena Park, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 4.19 square miles and serves a population of 36,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 714/657.
About ZIP code 90621
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 $732,400. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $88,735.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
36,151
population
4.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90621 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90621
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buena Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92833 Fullerton (1.8 mi)
90638 La Mirada (1.9 mi)
90639 La Mirada (2.5 mi)
90620 Buena Park (2.5 mi)
92801 Anaheim (2.9 mi)
92809 Anaheim (3.2 mi)
90623 La Palma (3.3 mi)
92832 Fullerton (3.9 mi)
90604 Whittier (4 mi)
90703 Cerritos (4.3 mi)
92804 Anaheim (4.6 mi)
90630 Cypress (4.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,151 |
| Population density | 8,628 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8759 |
| Longitude | -117.9937 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 714/657 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
36,151
Population
8,628
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$88,735
Median household income
$35,170
Per capita income
$732,400
Median home value
$1,927
Median monthly rent
36.6%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
4,331
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,027
Under 5
1,019
1,029
5–9
1,021
1,440
10–14
1,428
898
15–19
891
1,652
20–24
1,638
2,887
25–34
2,865
2,618
35–44
2,597
2,003
45–54
1,988
1,056
55–59
1,047
1,345
60–64
1,335
1,296
65–74
1,285
577
75–84
573
319
85+
317
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,012 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,139 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,367 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
29%
White
24.4%
Hispanic or Latino
20.5%
Other race
13.1%
Two or more races
9.3%
Black or African American
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13,179 | 29% |
| White | 11,099 | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,326 | 20.5% |
| Other race | 5,943 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,224 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,119 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 544 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
12.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.0% |
| Median income | $88,735 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
1.5%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
66.6%
$1M+
16.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $732,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,927 |
| Owner occupied | 36.6% |
| Renter occupied | 63.4% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 32.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.0% |
| Electricity | 29.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 7.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,636 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,121 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,677 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,458 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,786 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,014 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 3.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.2% | 35.7% |
| Married | 44.4% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 522 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 484 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,686 | 37.3% |
| High school | 1,813 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,367 | 34.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Professional & management
10.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
5.6%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 635 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.4% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,105 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 8,174 | 24.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,460 | 10.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 294 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 4,391 | 12.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,795 | 60.3% |
| Born in same state | 21,353 | 59.1% |
| Born in different state | 18,800 | 52.0% |
| Foreign born | 442 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,356 | 39.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,474 | 59.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 795 | 2.2% |
| French | 556 | 1.5% |
| Italian | 339 | 0.9% |
| German | 159 | 0.4% |
| English | 128 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 95 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.1% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90621
What city is ZIP code 90621 in?
ZIP code 90621 is primarily assigned to Buena Park, California.
What county is ZIP code 90621 in?
ZIP code 90621 falls within Orange County, California.
Is ZIP code 90621 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 90621 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90621?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 90621 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90621?
The median home value in ZIP code 90621 is $732,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 90621?
ZIP code 90621 has an estimated population of 36,151 residents, with a density of 8,626 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90621 in?
ZIP code 90621 observes the PST timezone.