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U.S. ZIP Code · CA90621

Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Typical home value

$898,353[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+216.2%
vs metro
-7.0%
vs state
+28.2%
ZIP 90621 location in CA
Location of ZIP 90621 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 90621 is worth $898,353 — 7.0% below the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,441 a month — a 3.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,441[2]
Gross yield
3.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,895[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Orange County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
35,984[3]
Median household income
$97,612[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Orange County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-12,084[5]
Moved in
57,781
Moved out
69,865

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Buena Park High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fullerton Joint Union High

    1,726 students

  • Charles G. Emery Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Buena Park Elementary

    658 students

  • Gordon H. Beatty Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Buena Park Elementary

    627 students

  • James A. Whitaker Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Buena Park Elementary

    579 students

  • Carl E. Gilbert Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Buena Park Elementary

    526 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$29,291

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,543
Loan principal$718,682
Down payment$179,671
Total interest paid$916,640

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.37
Monthly cost to own$5,785
Monthly rent$2,441

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
43rd percentile[2]
Property tax
45th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 90621?
The typical home in 90621 is worth $898,353, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 90621?
Home values in 90621 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 90621?
A typical home in 90621 rents for about $2,441 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 90621?
The effective property tax rate in 90621 is 0.7% — roughly $5,895 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 90621?
ZIP code 90621 has a population of 35,984 and a median household income of $97,612.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $896,061
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $900,871
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $894,445
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Santa Ana, CA

    Typical home
    $892,993
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Fullerton, CA

    Typical home
    $892,884
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Whittier, CA

    Typical home
    $892,065
    Gross yield

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