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Zcta 92868, CA

Zcta 92868, CA.

Population: 26,380 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 92868, CA is $909,675 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $955,000 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,023/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$909,675

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$909,675
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$911,843
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$955,000
Median list price
$999,900
Median price per sqft
$598
1-year sale-price change
+3.8%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,023/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Unity Middle College High District, Orange Unified
Schools include
Unity Middle College High, Portola Middle, Sycamore Elementary, West Orange Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Orange County North Basin (5.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
618
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
410,407
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
344,091

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (38 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
735
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,349
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,493,591
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,281

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Zcta 92868State medianUS median
Median home value$909,675$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$955,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,023/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,349$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Zcta 92868, CA?
$909,675.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 92868, CA?
$955,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 92868, CA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 92868, CA?
Typical rent: $3,023/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 92868, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is Zcta 92868, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 92868, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 92868, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 92868, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 92868, CA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 92868, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 92868, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 92868, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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