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Placentia, CA
City in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 92870.
Population
52,826
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
7,847
ZIP codes
1
Placentia and its ZIP codes
Placentia at a glance
- Placentia is about 31 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 177th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $115,929 a year, 17% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $921,000 (25% above California) and median rent is $2,388 a month.
Local data for Placentia, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Placentia, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,929
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$921,000
Median rent
$2,388/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.2%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,260), German Americans (4,496), Irish Americans (4,109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Placentia.
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
$25.25B
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
PPP loans
$138M
1,493 loans, 16,057 jobs reported
How people get to work
Placentia, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Placentia, 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
87° / 49°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Placentia, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Placentia
1 in or overlapping Placentia. Population shown
Cities near Placentia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BreaCity | 3.2 mi | 12.6 |
| FullertonCity | 3.7 mi | 22.4 |
| Yorba LindaCity | 4.9 mi | 20 |
| OrangeCity | 5.1 mi | 25.7 |
| Villa ParkCity | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| AnaheimCity | 5.4 mi | 50.3 |
| La HabraCity | 6 mi | 7.6 |
| Rowland HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 13.1 |
| La Habra HeightsCity | 7.7 mi | 6.2 |
| East WhittierCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Diamond BarCity | 8.5 mi | 14.9 |
| La MiradaCity | 8.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Chino HillsCity | 8.7 mi | 44.6 |
| Buena ParkCity | 8.9 mi | 10.5 |
| North TustinCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 6.6 |
| Garden GroveCity | 9.3 mi | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Placentia, CA in?
- Placentia is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Placentia, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Placentia include 92870.
- What is the population of Placentia, CA?
- About 52,826 people live in Placentia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Placentia?
- Nearby places include Brea (3.2 mi), Fullerton (3.7 mi), Yorba Linda (4.9 mi), Orange (5.1 mi), Villa Park (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023