92801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92801 is a zip code in Orange County, California, which covers Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove, with a total population of 65,662 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 92801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92801.

The estimated population of people living in 92801 is 65,662, with a median age of 34.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
65,662
 -0.14% -2.13%
2020
65,757
 -1.26% -
2019
66,594
 -0.68% -
2018
67,053
 -0.06% -
2017
67,094
 - -

Population of 92801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92801 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
16.4%
16.1%
 +1.86%
Black/African American
3.9%
3.4%
 +14.71%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
59.1%
61.2%
 -3.43%
Asian
18.1%
16.9%
 +7.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2%
 -20.00%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92801 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 92801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.3 +1.78% 33.2 +4.08% 36 +2.27%
2020 33.7 +4.66% 31.9 +1.92% 35.2 +5.07%
2019 32.2 +2.55% 31.3 +1.95% 33.5 +2.45%
2018 31.4 +1.29% 30.7 +0.99% 32.7 +3.15%
2017 31 - 30.4 - 31.7 -

The median age of the 92801 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 92801 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 5,469 -9.25% 4,830 -21.03% 4,975 3,890
10 to 19 4,883 -13.76% 5,515 -21.11% 4,233 4,437
20 to 29 5,668 -4.7% 5,960 -9.91% 5,396 5,386
30 to 39 4,981 +6.91% 4,987 -1.99% 5,327 4,886
40 to 49 4,427 -22.07% 4,369 -5.62% 3,488 4,122
50 to 59 3,527 +9.78% 3,825 +16.18% 3,873 4,445
60 to 69 1,928 +40% 2,389 +40.43% 2,821 3,474
70+ 1,610 +18.94% 2,726 +9.19% 1,928 2,981

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92801 zip code is $71,309.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 92801.

  • Under 25
    $65,795.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,558.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,190.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,309.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92801 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 92801, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 92801 is currently $83,929.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.50% of households in 92801 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 92801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92801 is $24,877.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92801 by the total population of 92801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92801 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92801 zip over the age of 16 is 51,634.

Of those people, a total of 67.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 92801 is 63.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 92801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,507 41.40% 21.50%
20 to 24 years 5,195 77.70% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 5,587 84.00% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 5,287 82.50% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 8,793 82.50% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 7,899 84.60% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 4,162 68.50% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 3,299 58.40% 12.70%
65 to 74 years 4,854 30.00% 2.40%
75 years and over 3,051 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92801. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,267 68.00% 6.60%
Black or African American 2,240 74.60% 12.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 441 74.10% 0.00%
Asian 10,130 60.50% 5.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 78 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10,193 73.00% 4.10%
Two or more races 5,285 66.30% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 28,632 73.00% 6.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,644 59.00% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92801 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 92801 is 32,825, with median earnings of $32,233.00.

Women in 92801 are earning approximately 86.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 32,825 $32,233.00
Male 17,467 $34,887.00
Female 15,358 $30,114.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92801 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,990 $57,341.00
Business and Financial 1,083 $61,486.00
Computer and Mathematical 724 $76,316.00
Architecture and Engineering 422 $56,304.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 135 $28,150.00
Community and Social Service 383 $34,107.00
Legal 70 $43,594.00
Educational and Library 1,198 $46,976.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 559 $26,224.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,413 $52,275.00
Healthcare Support 1,669 $28,626.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 487 $32,250.00
Law Enforcement 67 $79,178.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,306 $22,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,108 $26,735.00
Personal Care and Service 1,385 $15,913.00
Sales 3,661 $28,475.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,312 $37,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 297 $27,318.00
Construction and Extraction 1,863 $30,946.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,025 $44,542.00
Production 2,706 $31,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,319 $35,853.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92801 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 92801.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,106 $74,688.00 884 $50,610.00
Business and Financial 474 $61,806.00 609 $61,273.00
Computer and Mathematical 519 $80,938.00 205 $49,730.00
Architecture and Engineering 405 $56,685.00 17 $27,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $27,396.00 62 $43,173.00
Community and Social Service 140 $24,375.00 243 $35,208.00
Legal 0 $0.00 70 $43,594.00
Educational and Library 319 $46,414.00 879 $50,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 328 $50,104.00 231 $26,198.00
Healthcare Practitioners 367 $37,375.00 1,046 $57,414.00
Healthcare Support 206 $20,769.00 1,463 $29,491.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 391 $36,850.00 96 $26,184.00
Law Enforcement 45 $78,980.00 22 $91,071.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,140 $23,960.00 1,166 $19,906.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,236 $31,394.00 872 $23,766.00
Personal Care and Service 308 $26,429.00 1,077 $15,176.00
Sales 1,716 $34,938.00 1,945 $24,507.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,543 $40,375.00 2,769 $34,779.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 273 $27,646.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,769 $30,837.00 94 $32,879.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 964 $42,159.00 61 $0.00
Production 1,917 $33,225.00 789 $30,962.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,138 $37,500.00 181 $31,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 18,522 households in 92801, with an average household size of 3.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 13,870 families living in the 92801 zip code with an average family size of 3.89 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 92801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,837 1,406 3,627 4,652
Average Household Size 4.26 4.41 3.78 1.62
Total Families 8,837 1,406 3,627 0
Average Household Size 4.11 3.69 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 13,870 families living in 92801, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92801:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 19,602 housing units in 92801.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,522 94.49%
Vacant 1,080 5.51%

58.74% of the total 19,602 housing units in 92801 are rental units. This is approximately 11,514 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,849 are occupied by the owner - or 34.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92801 is $1,771.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92801 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    159
  • Less than $500
    569
  • $500 to $999
    555
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,702
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5,409
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,496
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    493
  • $3,000 or more
    290

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92801 is $543,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    390
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    256
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    132
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    211
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    460
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,348
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,968
  • $1,000,000 or more
    84

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    311
  • 1940 to 1949
    386
  • 1950 to 1959
    5,249
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,844
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,190
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,624
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,392
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,074
  • 2010 to 2013
    498
  • 2014 or later
    34

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 92801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,242
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,699
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,113
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,468

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92801 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92801.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    577
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,573
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,111
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,998
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,545
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,323
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    6,127
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    961
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,360
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,658
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,288
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,092

Summary

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