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.
ZIP 92870
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.
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.
Median prices moved down 5.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
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.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
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.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 92870, Orange County CA
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.
The region faces standard California wildfire and seismic risks, with property insurance premiums trending upward due to broader state-level market pressures.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to major Orange County employment hubs and ongoing residential infill development.
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%.
Residents benefit from proximity to major freeways including the 57 and 91, facilitating access to employment centers throughout Orange County and the Inland Empire.
The area features numerous local parks, proximity to regional trails, and easy access to shopping and dining districts in Placentia and neighboring Yorba Linda.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited vacancy, with a mix of single-family home rentals and multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, professional services, and light industrial sectors, benefiting from the broader Orange County economic base.
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 activity is focused on residential infill and mixed-use projects aimed at increasing housing density near transit corridors.
The Orange County Assessor maintains property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, water, and flood control districts.
Property insurance availability and premiums are influenced by state-wide wildfire risk mitigation requirements.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 92870 profile.
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.
- Disneyland Park4.65.8 mi
- Knott's Berry Farm4.68.4 mi
- Disney California Adventure Park4.76.1 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California4.47.6 mi
- Disneyland Resort4.75.9 mi
- Angel Stadium4.65.7 mi
- Anaheim Convention Center4.56.5 mi
- Honda Center4.65.1 mi
- The Source OC4.28 mi
- OC Fair & Event Center4.415 mi
- Disneyland Park4.65.8 mi
- Knott's Berry Farm4.68.4 mi
- Downtown Disney District4.66.1 mi
- Disney California Adventure Park4.76.1 mi
- Honda Center4.65.1 mi
- Irvine Regional Park4.88.3 mi
- Santa Ana Zoo4.19.5 mi
- Chino Hills State Park4.610.4 mi
- Mile Square Regional Park4.712 mi
- Orange County Zoo4.78.6 mi
- Los Serranos Country Club4.411 mi
- Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort4.410.4 mi
- Coyote Hills Golf Course4.42.9 mi
- Anaheim Hills Golf Club4.26.2 mi
- Diamond Bar Golf Course3.89.1 mi
- The Outlets at Orange4.47 mi
- Downtown Disney District4.66.1 mi
- Brea Mall4.52.9 mi
- The Source OC4.28 mi
- MainPlace Mall4.47.4 mi
- John Wayne Airport4.614.2 mi
- Ontario International Airport4.519.3 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.617.3 mi
- Chino Airport4.714.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large community park featuring a lake and walking trails.
A major local facility for youth and adult sports leagues.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).