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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 92821 has 41,335 residents and 14,995 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 39.8 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (46.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	41,335Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	41,623Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	44,045Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,924.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$123,629Source: Census ACS

Households:	14,995Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$903,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	35,308	36,275	37,254	37,580	37,615	37,642	37,840	37,529	37,712	39,140	41,286	41,604	42,196	41,623
Decennial Census	35,533	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	41,335	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.8

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 40.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,098	1,238	1,353	1,232	1,223	1,328	1,402	1,487	1,380	1,343	1,318	1,386	1,187	1,004	786	515	345	297
Female	1,012	1,239	1,273	1,182	1,274	1,406	1,506	1,510	1,543	1,443	1,411	1,444	1,400	1,140	937	698	459	536
Total	2,110	2,477	2,626	2,414	2,497	2,734	2,908	2,997	2,923	2,786	2,729	2,830	2,587	2,144	1,723	1,213	804	833

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	19,070	40.36%
Black:	766	1.62%
Hispanic:*	11,915	25.22%
Asian:	10,564	22.36%
American Indian:	356	0.75%
Hawaiian:	66	0.14%
Other:	4,510	9.55%
Total:	47,247	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	19,922	48.20%	38.6 years
Females:	21,413	51.80%	40.9 years
Total:	41,335	100%	39.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	31,319	75.24%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	595	1.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,600	13.45%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,109	23.33%
Total Population:	41,623	100%
Total Native Population:	31,914	76.67%
Total Foreign-born Population:	9,709	23.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $123,629, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $43,606 (54.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,098. Family households earn a median of $147,675 versus $67,385 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,290). By gender, male median income is $98,046 and female is $77,981, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,065 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.0%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is on par with the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$80,023	$79,610	$78,077	$80,163	$81,477	$82,603	$86,070	$89,970	$91,531	$96,700	$105,330	$114,444	$116,660	$123,629
Median Family Income	$96,484	$95,702	$92,857	$94,478	$97,813	$101,053	$105,417	$105,625	$107,572	$113,901	$121,866	$132,572	$135,703	$147,675
Median NonFamily Income	$46,313	$47,328	$51,324	$52,295	$52,426	$50,966	$54,609	$58,148	$56,964	$58,909	$64,216	$64,301	$66,250	$67,385
Median Male Income	$72,408	$68,813	$67,071	$65,162	$67,984	$63,063	$65,734	$69,170	$69,559	$69,183	$76,271	$83,994	$90,898	$98,046
Median Female Income	$48,491	$46,854	$48,964	$50,927	$50,571	$51,838	$60,049	$60,080	$59,120	$61,786	$66,119	$67,368	$74,034	$77,981

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	20,588	62.35%
Unemployed:	1,175	3.56%
Not In Labor Force:	11,259	34.10%
Total:	33,022	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	10,676	51.86%
Service:	2,513	12.21%
Sales and Office:	4,726	22.96%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,092	5.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,581	7.68%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	20,588	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $903,200, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $346,700 (62.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $262,300. The median gross rent is $2,348, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $958 (68.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $520. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.49% (67.68% with a mortgage, 32.32% free-and-clear) and renters 42.51% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.83%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$556,500	$533,200	$510,000	$516,000	$534,600	$564,600	$597,300	$618,900	$640,900	$664,900	$700,900	$812,600	$851,800	$903,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	215	3.44%
$500 to $999:	111	1.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:	534	8.54%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,015	16.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,741	27.85%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,421	22.73%
$3,000 or more:	1,136	18.17%
No Rent:	78	1.25%
Total:	6,251	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,390	$1,433	$1,457	$1,544	$1,575	$1,605	$1,682	$1,776	$1,828	$1,933	$1,978	$2,190	$2,254	$2,348

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,722	38.91%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,732	18.58%
Renter Occupied:	6,251	42.51%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	14,705	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	14,705	97.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	429	2.83%
Total Housing Units:	15,134	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	9,605	63.47%
Multi-Family Units:	4,939	32.64%
Other Units:	590	3.90%
Total Housing Units:	15,134	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 50.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.56%). College enrollment is 27.47%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,092	3.74%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,093	3.75%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,111	14.10%
Some college, no degree:	5,938	20.36%
Associate's degree:	2,195	7.53%
Bachelor's degree:	8,858	30.38%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,872	20.14%
Total:	29,159	100%
High school or higher:	26,974	92.51%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	14,730	50.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	31,890	68.80%
Public Insurance:	13,064	28.18%
No Insurance:	1,401	3.02%
Total:	46,355	100%
Has Health Insurance:	44,954	96.98%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	3.9%	4.3%	5.3%	5.1%	5.2%	5.1%	5.5%	5.3%	4.8%	4.3%	4.4%	5.0%	4.6%	4.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	870	8.22%
Kindergarten:	640	6.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,871	36.56%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,299	21.71%
College or graduate school:	2,908	27.47%
Total:	10,588	100%
Early Childhood:	1,510	14.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,810	64.32%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Brea, California
County:	Orange County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:44:20 AM
Population:	41,335 [See All]
Area Codes:	657 / 714
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.9270, -117.8854
Land Area:	14.135 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/92821/zip-code-92821.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	16,075Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,643Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	17,821Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,282Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,421Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,393Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,087,698,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$4,292,902,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	53,249Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA (CBSA Div 11244)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:	14.135 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.025 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	40,45Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	57.69, 330.39 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Orange County, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0608100Source: Census
Place Name:	Brea city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 92821 in Brea, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 92821

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92821

Sources & References