92870 ZIP Code — Placentia, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 92870 is located in Placentia, California, within Orange County. It covers approximately 6.73 square miles and serves a population of 53,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 714/657.
About ZIP code 92870
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 $835,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($106,298) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
53,150
population
6.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92870
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Placentia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92831 Fullerton (2.5 mi)
92835 Fullerton (3.5 mi)
92865 Orange (3.6 mi)
92806 Anaheim (3.6 mi)
92886 Yorba Linda (3.7 mi)
92821 Brea (3.7 mi)
92823 Brea (4.1 mi)
92807 Anaheim (4.2 mi)
92832 Fullerton (4.4 mi)
92850 Anaheim (4.8 mi)
92899 Anaheim (4.9 mi)
92867 Orange (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,150 |
| Population density | 7,897 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8820 |
| Longitude | -117.8506 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 714/657 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.6% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.7% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 16.0% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
53,150
Population
7,897
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$106,298
Median household income
$44,587
Per capita income
$835,300
Median home value
$2,170
Median monthly rent
63.8%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
11,386
Housing units
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,415
Under 5
1,453
1,724
5–9
1,770
1,826
10–14
1,875
1,814
15–19
1,863
1,688
20–24
1,734
3,445
25–34
3,537
3,513
35–44
3,607
3,441
45–54
3,532
1,973
55–59
2,026
1,587
60–64
1,630
2,142
65–74
2,199
1,123
75–84
1,152
533
85+
548
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,575 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 40,575 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,697 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.6%
Asian
14.6%
Two or more races
14.1%
Other race
6.7%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,909 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,602 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 9,298 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 9,010 | 14.1% |
| Other race | 4,270 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,426 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 186 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.6% | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.7% | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 16.0% | 16.7% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k+
19.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.7% |
| $200k+ | 19.9% |
| Median income | $106,298 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
1.1%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
67.2%
$1M+
20.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $835,300 |
| Median rent / month | $2,170 |
| Owner occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter occupied | 36.2% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 60.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.2% |
| Electricity | 21.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,755 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 947 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,258 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,022 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,272 | 36.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,243 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 3.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 29.4% |
| Married | 53.0% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
19.9%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 853 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 839 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,757 | 39.4% |
| High school | 3,042 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,135 | 28.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Professional & management
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Retail trade
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,560 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,282 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 6,110 | 12.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,287 | 6.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 511 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 2,116 | 4.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,090 | 75.4% |
| Born in same state | 39,346 | 74.0% |
| Born in different state | 32,610 | 61.4% |
| Foreign born | 744 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,060 | 24.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,537 | 57.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,852 | 7.2% |
| French | 3,091 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 2,065 | 3.9% |
| English | 1,150 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 335 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 260 | 0.5% |
| German | 144 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.0% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92870
What part of Placentia is ZIP code 92870?
ZIP code 92870 covers a portion of Placentia, California, within Orange County.
What county is ZIP code 92870 in?
ZIP code 92870 falls within Orange County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92870?
The median home value in ZIP code 92870 is $835,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92870?
The median household income in ZIP code 92870 is $106,298, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 92870?
ZIP code 92870 has an estimated population of 53,150 residents, with a density of 7,900 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92870 in?
ZIP code 92870 observes the PST timezone.