92808 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92808, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92808 is a zip code in Orange County, California, which covers Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove, with a total population of 21,496 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 92808 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92808.

The estimated population of people living in 92808 is 21,496, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92808 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,496
 -1.34% +3.72%
2020
21,787
+6.37%
-
2019
20,483
 -0.89% -
2018
20,667
 -0.28% -
2017
20,726
 - -

Population of 92808 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92808 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
51.2%
54%
 -5.19%
Black/African American
2.3%
2.9%
 -20.69%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14.5%
16.4%
 -11.59%
Asian
23.7%
22.1%
 +7.24%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.4%
4.2%
 +76.19%
Other
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92808 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 92808 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92808 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92808 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 -0.9% 41.3 -2.59% 46 +0.44%
2020 44.5 +4.22% 42.4 +1.19% 45.8 +5.77%
2019 42.7 +3.64% 41.9 +1.95% 43.3 +5.1%
2018 41.2 0% 41.1 +1.48% 41.2 -1.44%
2017 41.2 - 40.5 - 41.8 -

The median age of the 92808 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 92808 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 1,165 +7.92% 1,255 -19.95% 1,219 1,019
10 to 19 1,543 -1.34% 1,543 -23.05% 1,478 1,178
20 to 29 1,082 +10.62% 976 +30.36% 1,184 1,275
30 to 39 1,119 +14.31% 1,376 -14.38% 1,283 1,181
40 to 49 1,635 -8.76% 1,787 -24.38% 1,481 1,387
50 to 59 1,815 +3.56% 1,872 +20.59% 1,848 2,225
60 to 69 1,082 +33.76% 1,237 +28.56% 1,495 1,619
70+ 521 +21.17% 718 +36.06% 632 992

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92808 zip code is $137,009.00.

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 92808.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $133,456.00
  • 45 to 64
    $165,860.00
  • 65 and over
    $86,037.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92808 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 92808, 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 92808 is currently $168,942.00.

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.

31.31% of households in 92808 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 92808 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    31.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92808 is $62,115.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92808 by the total population of 92808.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92808 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92808 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
    23.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92808 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92808 zip over the age of 16 is 17,479.

Of those people, a total of 74.80% 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 92808 is 70.90%.

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 92808 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 877 42.00% 6.80%
20 to 24 years 1,016 69.10% 0.60%
25 to 29 years 1,443 87.70% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 1,268 87.30% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 2,419 89.30% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 3,626 88.50% 7.50%
55 to 59 years 2,092 86.30% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 1,971 80.60% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 1,638 42.40% 4.30%
75 years and over 1,129 15.70% 5.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92808. 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 10,803 75.30% 4.80%
Black or African American 418 66.50% 9.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 4,305 74.50% 3.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 21 100.00% 100.00%
Other 573 76.60% 20.30%
Two or more races 1,355 73.00% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 2,183 71.00% 5.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,504 76.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92808 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 92808 is 12,399, with median earnings of $77,636.00.

Women in 92808 are earning approximately 60.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,399 $77,636.00
Male 6,468 $99,621.00
Female 5,931 $60,232.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92808 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 2,478 $122,273.00
Business and Financial 683 $105,547.00
Computer and Mathematical 593 $121,719.00
Architecture and Engineering 401 $125,662.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 100 $110,357.00
Community and Social Service 132 $76,037.00
Legal 234 $138,750.00
Educational and Library 730 $52,586.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 317 $77,869.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,825 $88,355.00
Healthcare Support 256 $24,056.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 177 $158,073.00
Food Preparation and Serving 389 $11,910.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $29,607.00
Personal Care and Service 261 $14,359.00
Sales 1,617 $75,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,316 $42,973.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 222 $54,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $51,399.00
Production 177 $48,967.00
Transportation and Material Moving 140 $29,615.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92808 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 92808.

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 1,385 $125,737.00 1,093 $117,159.00
Business and Financial 444 $129,314.00 239 $58,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 519 $122,156.00 74 $100,556.00
Architecture and Engineering 343 $130,729.00 58 $125,147.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 75 $90,313.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 132 $76,037.00
Legal 193 $168,254.00 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 138 $65,577.00 592 $52,150.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 183 $77,054.00 134 $96,731.00
Healthcare Practitioners 533 $137,083.00 1,292 $66,750.00
Healthcare Support 29 $0.00 227 $23,941.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 155 $158,073.00 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 205 $18,237.00 184 $10,592.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $0.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 241 $14,030.00
Sales 1,073 $87,275.00 544 $25,321.00
Office and Administrative Support 400 $43,929.00 916 $42,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 209 $52,625.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $51,399.00 0 $0.00
Production 154 $49,022.00 23 $12,396.00
Transportation and Material Moving 134 $55,156.00 6 $0.00

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 7,797 households in 92808, with an average household size of 2.76 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 5,572 families living in the 92808 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 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 92808:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,609 403 560 2,225
Average Household Size 3.47 3.3 2.56 1.23
Total Families 4,609 403 560 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.99 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 5,572 families living in 92808, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92808:

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 7,942 housing units in 92808.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,797 98.17%
Vacant 145 1.83%

25.77% of the total 7,942 housing units in 92808 are rental units. This is approximately 2,047 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,738 are occupied by the owner - or 72.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92808 is $2,502.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92808 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    85
  • $500 to $999
    108
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    141
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    177
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    510
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    658
  • $3,000 or more
    368

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92808 is $807,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92808 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    38
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    52
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    704
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,577
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,350

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92808. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92808 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    33
  • 1960 to 1969
    68
  • 1970 to 1979
    948
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,543
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,802
  • 2000 to 2009
    452
  • 2010 to 2013
    15
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 92808 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    245
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,880
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,351
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,321

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92808 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92808 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92808.

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
    142
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    531
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,035
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    842
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    729
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,008
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    541
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    688
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,736
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    725
  • 90 or more minutes
    286

Summary

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