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List$260K+3.7%|Fort Worth · TXMedian List$330K-1.5%|Franklin County · OHMedian List$301K+0.1%|Fresno · CAMedian List$375K+2.1%|Harris County · TXMedian List$327K+0.6%|Houston · TXMedian List$340K+0.6%|Indianapolis · INMedian List$250K+2.7%|Jackson County · MOMedian List$275K+7.0%|Jacksonville · FLMedian List$312K-1.4%|Jefferson County · KYMedian List$248K-4.3%|Kansas City · MOMedian List$310K+3.1%|King County · WAMedian List$850K-4.0%|Las Vegas · NVMedian List$440K-1.1%|Los Angeles · CAMedian List$950K-0.5%|Louisville · KYMedian List$280K+1.8%|Maricopa County · AZMedian List$458K-0.4%|Marion County · INMedian List$259K+3.7%|Mecklenburg County · NCMedian List$407K-5.3%|Memphis · TNMedian List$209K+4.7%|Mesa · AZMedian List$490K-0.9%|Milwaukee · WIMedian List$245K+2.7%|Multnomah County · ORMedian List$518K-1.2%|Nashville · TNMedian List$495K+3.1%|New York · NYMedian List$899K+0.5%|Oklahoma City · OKMedian List$275K-0.4%|Oklahoma County · OKMedian List$259K-0.7%|Philadelphia · PAMedian List$249K+0.3%|Phoenix · AZMedian List$480K0.0%|Pima County · AZMedian List$373K+0.9%|Portland · ORMedian List$640K-6.0%|Sacramento · CAMedian List$510K+4.0%|San Antonio · TXMedian List$236K-1.2%|San Diego · CAMedian List$994K+4.2%|San Francisco · CAMedian List$1.6M+14.9%|San Jose · CAMedian List$1.3M-11.9%|Santa Clara County · CAMedian List$1.3M+0.1%|Seattle · WAMedian List$844K+1.2%|Shelby County · TNMedian List$259K-2.4%|Suffolk County · MAMedian List$857K+7.3%|Tarrant County · TXMedian List$385K-1.2%|Travis County · TXMedian List$497K-5.3%|Tucson · AZMedian List$324K-0.9%|Wayne County · MIMedian List$160K0.0%|LatestCoverageAll 50 states, D.C. and five territories now on the ledger|NewPuerto Rico's 78 municipios ledgered, municipio by municipio|FeatureAssessment appeal workspace — build a filing package from your own evidence|FeatureLiving reports — versioned, re-runnable, exportable|DevelopersMetered REST gateway · issued keys · signed webhooks|Live market readings · refreshed on 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List$310K+3.1%|King County · WAMedian List$850K-4.0%|Las Vegas · NVMedian List$440K-1.1%|Los Angeles · CAMedian List$950K-0.5%|Louisville · KYMedian List$280K+1.8%|Maricopa County · AZMedian List$458K-0.4%|Marion County · INMedian List$259K+3.7%|Mecklenburg County · NCMedian List$407K-5.3%|Memphis · TNMedian List$209K+4.7%|Mesa · AZMedian List$490K-0.9%|Milwaukee · WIMedian List$245K+2.7%|Multnomah County · ORMedian List$518K-1.2%|Nashville · TNMedian List$495K+3.1%|New York · NYMedian List$899K+0.5%|Oklahoma City · OKMedian List$275K-0.4%|Oklahoma County · OKMedian List$259K-0.7%|Philadelphia · PAMedian List$249K+0.3%|Phoenix · AZMedian List$480K0.0%|Pima County · AZMedian List$373K+0.9%|Portland · ORMedian List$640K-6.0%|Sacramento · CAMedian List$510K+4.0%|San Antonio · TXMedian List$236K-1.2%|San Diego · CAMedian List$994K+4.2%|San Francisco · CAMedian List$1.6M+14.9%|San Jose · CAMedian List$1.3M-11.9%|Santa Clara County · CAMedian List$1.3M+0.1%|Seattle · WAMedian List$844K+1.2%|Shelby County · TNMedian List$259K-2.4%|Suffolk County · MAMedian List$857K+7.3%|Tarrant County · TXMedian List$385K-1.2%|Travis County · TXMedian List$497K-5.3%|Tucson · AZMedian List$324K-0.9%|Wayne County · MIMedian List$160K0.0%|
Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in ZIP 92870 sells for about $1,100,000, or $565 per square foot.

Prices are down 5.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.

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ZIP 92870

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Market mood · cautiously optimistic

The housing market in 92870 shows signs of stabilization with a median sale price of $1.1 million and a healthy sale-to-list ratio. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains competitive for well-priced inventory. Demand is supported by the area's desirable location and school quality.

Who this ZIP fits

This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance of suburban residential character and accessibility to Orange County's major employment corridors.

Parent geography
Aerial view · ZIP boundaries2020 Census ZCTA boundary over current aerial imagery
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Land area · 17.4 km²Water area · 0 km²U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb — 2020 Census ZCTA5 boundary
Median sale price
$1,100,000
-5.6% year over year
Corroborated · 1 anchor · 0% off nearest
Days on market
21 days
Active listings
88
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
of asking price
ZIP Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded
71
Composite · average of graded sections
Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.
22
Growth/100

Median prices moved down 5.6% year over year.

83
Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

93
Momentum/100

0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.

87
Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.

Median price · ten-year history

Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025202620282030$600,000$900,000$1,200,000$1,500,000$1,800,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Property tax · ten-year history

Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025202620282030$5,000$7,500$10,000$12,500$15,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Census trends · population flowsACS 2023 5-year estimates
Population change
+0.5%

versus the prior ACS vintage

Population base
52,384

ZCTA 92870, Orange County CA

Area context
Schools & education

The area is served by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which is generally regarded for its high-performing academic programs and well-rated schools.

Environmental & hazard

The region faces standard California wildfire and seismic risks, with property insurance premiums trending upward due to broader state-level market pressures.

Growth & development

Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to major Orange County employment hubs and ongoing residential infill development.

Taxation

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Orange County, California) — Ad Valorem Property Tax (Base Rate): The base property tax rate is 1% of the assessed value as mandated by California Proposition 13, plus additional voter-approved local levies, resulting in an effective rate typically ranging from 1.1% to 1.3%.

Transportation & commute

Residents benefit from proximity to major freeways including the 57 and 91, facilitating access to employment centers throughout Orange County and the Inland Empire.

Recreation & amenities

The area features numerous local parks, proximity to regional trails, and easy access to shopping and dining districts in Placentia and neighboring Yorba Linda.

Rental market

The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited vacancy, with a mix of single-family home rentals and multi-family developments.

Economy & employers

The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, professional services, and light industrial sectors, benefiting from the broader Orange County economic base.

Transportation & infrastructure

The area is served by a network of major freeways and local arterial roads, with limited public transit options primarily consisting of bus services.

Development pipeline

Development activity is focused on residential infill and mixed-use projects aimed at increasing housing density near transit corridors.

County appraisal district

The Orange County Assessor maintains property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.

Special districts

Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, water, and flood control districts.

Insurance & hazard market

Property insurance availability and premiums are influenced by state-wide wildfire risk mitigation requirements.

Discovery profileACS 2023 5-year estimates
Census profile · ZCTA 92870, Orange County CA
Population
52,384
Median age
38 yrs
Owner-occupancy
62%
Median home value
$850,000
Median gross rent
$2,200
Median household income
$47,255
Median year built
1975
Vacancy rate
3.5%
Renter share
38%
Owner cost burden
28%
Renter cost burden
45%
Population change
+0.5%
Work-from-home share
15%
Mean commute
32 min
Bachelor's or higher
35%
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Avg household size
2.9
White
45%
Hispanic
35%
Asian
15%
Other
5%

Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 92870 profile.

Public schools with an address here · 2

Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.

El Dorado High SchoolHigh8/10Placentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedHighly rated public high school.
Kraemer Middle SchoolMiddle7/10Placentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedServes the local community.
School districts
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School DistrictALarge district serving the majority of the city.
Utilities & services
ElectricSouthern California EdisonPrimary electricity provider.
Natural GasSoCalGasPrimary gas provider.
WaterCity of PlacentiaMunicipal water service.
Major employers & industries
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School DistrictEducationMajor local employer.
Local Retail and ServicesRetailSignificant employment base.
Major amenities · ZIP 92870
Theme, amusement & water parks
20+ · 20 mi
Entertainment venues, stadiums & amphitheaters
16 · 20 mi
Family fun & things to do
20+ · 13 mi
Parks, trails & nature
20+ · 13 mi
Shopping & dining districts
6 · 13 mi
Airports
4 · 31 mi

Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.

Amenities & attractions2 retained amenities · 1 development on the horizon
Inside this ZIP
Tri-City Park
Park

A large community park featuring a lake and walking trails.

Placentia Champions Sports Complex
Sports Complex

A major local facility for youth and adult sports leagues.

On the horizon · announced & under construction
Sumner VillageResidentialUnder ConstructionNew residential development project in Placentia.
Sources · 5 cited

Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).