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U.S. ZIP Code · CA92821

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

Typical home value

$1,112,587[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+291.7%
vs metro
+15.2%
vs state
+58.8%
ZIP 92821 location in CA
Location of ZIP 92821 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 92821 is worth $1,112,587 — 15.2% above the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,797 a month — a 3.0% 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
$2,797[2]
Gross yield
3.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,604[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
41,623[3]
Median household income
$123,629[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
9
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
2
  • Brea Olinda High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Brea-Olinda Unified

    1,710 students

  • Brea Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Brea-Olinda Unified

    919 students

  • Olinda Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Brea-Olinda Unified

    668 students

  • Falcon Academy of Science and Technology

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Brea-Olinda Unified

    557 students

  • Brea Country Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Brea-Olinda Unified

    543 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 yield3.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$33,567

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$5,626
Loan principal$890,070
Down payment$222,517
Total interest paid$1,135,235

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 ratio2.57
Monthly cost to own$7,183
Monthly rent$2,797

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
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
61st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 92821?
The typical home in 92821 is worth $1,112,587, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 92821?
Home values in 92821 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 92821?
A typical home in 92821 rents for about $2,797 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 92821?
The effective property tax rate in 92821 is 0.7% — roughly $7,604 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 92821?
ZIP code 92821 has a population of 41,623 and a median household income of $123,629.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Altadena CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,113,772
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Placentia, CA

    Typical home
    $1,114,240
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $1,115,368
    Gross yield
    3.1%
  • Temple City, CA

    Typical home
    $1,107,048
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • Garden Grove, CA

    Typical home
    $1,124,107
    Gross yield
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $1,124,335
    Gross yield
    2.9%

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