ZIP Code 92708: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 56,258 Household income: $115,237 Rent: $2,631

Overview

Total population
56,258
Rent
$2,631
Year built
1972
Household income
$115,237
Per capita income
$48,652
Poverty rate
8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
61%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Orange County
City
Fountain Valley
Total population
56,258
Adults over 25
40,806
Total households
18,778
Household size
3.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$115,237
Per capita income
$48,652
Poverty rate
8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
61%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,631
Year built
1972
Households that rent
35.2%
Households that own
64.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
40.9%
Black
1.6%
Asian
36.9%
Two or more races
13.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
17.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
82.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
22,005 (83.4%)
Commute time to work
26 mins
Work from home
4,390 (16.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
27%
High school graduate or GED
17.1%
Some college or associate degree
9.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 92708 with: Orange County, CA Fountain Valley, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 92708

Total population56,258
Rent$2,631
Year built1972
Household income$115,237
Per capita income$48,652
Poverty rate8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Orange County, CA

Total population3,165,820
Rent$2,434
Year built1977
Household income$116,289
Per capita income$54,557
Poverty rate9.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Fountain Valley, CA

Total population56,258
Rent$2,631
Year built1972
Household income$115,237
Per capita income$48,652
Poverty rate8%
Unemployment rate4%

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

Total population12,974,487
Rent$2,063
Year built1969
Household income$95,958
Per capita income$47,931
Poverty rate12.7%
Unemployment rate5.4%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP92708 CountyOrange, CACityFountain Valley, CAMetro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population56,2583,165,82056,25812,974,48739,287,377334,922,499
Rent$2,631$2,434$2,631$2,063$2,036$1,413
Year built197219771972196919761980
Household income$115,237$116,289$115,237$95,958$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$48,652$54,557$48,652$47,931$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate8%9.5%8%12.7%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%4%5.4%5.3%4%

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Summary for 92708

Rent & Income

In 92708, the typical monthly rent is $2,631 and the typical household income is $115,237. Rent here is similar to Fountain Valley and higher than California, and household income is similar to Fountain Valley and higher than California. The estimated poverty rate is 8%, which is similar to the Fountain Valley rate and lower than the California rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 35.2% of households. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 92708 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 92708 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 92708 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,631 504 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $115,237 192 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 8% 169 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 92708

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 504th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. At the state level, values extend from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 92708 holds the 192nd out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 92708 ranks 169th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 92708 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,631 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 92708

Annual Household Income: $115,237

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 92708

Estimated Rate: 8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 92708

In ZIP Code 92708, households that rent: 6,612 (35.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,612 35.2%
Owner-Occupied 12,166 64.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 92708

In ZIP Code 92708, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,035 (61%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,035 61%
Other renter households 2,577 39%
Total renter households 6,612 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 92708

Less than High School: 11,006 people (27%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,966 people (17.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,885 people (9.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18,949 people (46.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 40,806

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.