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Fullerton, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92831, 92832, 92833, 92835.
Population
140,968
Land area
22.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,288
ZIP codes
4
Fullerton and its ZIP codes
Fullerton at a glance
- Fullerton is about 25 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $104,286, 5% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $902,600 (23% above California) and median rent is $2,194 a month.
Local data for Fullerton, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools35
- Colleges5
- Libraries2
- Banks16
- Post Offices5
- Parks61
- Grocery Stores37
- Restaurants531
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care7
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Fullerton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,286
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$902,600
Median rent
$2,194/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (46,590), Korean Americans (16,851), German Americans (8,429).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Fullerton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,864
1,663,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.2B
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
PPP loans
$397M
4,839 loans, 49,679 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fullerton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fullerton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
905
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7,994
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 46°F
11.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fullerton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.9%
U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fullerton
4 in or overlapping Fullerton. Population shown
Cities near Fullerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La HabraCity | 3 mi | 7.6 |
| PlacentiaCity | 3.7 mi | 6.7 |
| BreaCity | 3.7 mi | 12.6 |
| AnaheimCity | 3.9 mi | 50.3 |
| East WhittierCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| La MiradaCity | 5 mi | 7.8 |
| La Habra HeightsCity | 5.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Buena ParkCity | 5.7 mi | 10.5 |
| Rowland HeightsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 13.1 |
| South WhittierCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.3 |
| OrangeCity | 7 mi | 25.7 |
| CerritosCity | 7.5 mi | 8.7 |
| La PalmaCity | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| WhittierCity | 7.6 mi | 14.6 |
| StantonCity | 7.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Villa ParkCity | 8 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fullerton, CA in?
- Fullerton is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Fullerton, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fullerton include 92831, 92832, 92833, 92835.
- What is the population of Fullerton, CA?
- About 140,968 people live in Fullerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fullerton?
- Nearby places include La Habra (3 mi), Placentia (3.7 mi), Brea (3.7 mi), Anaheim (3.9 mi), East Whittier (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023