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92831

Fullerton, CA

Total Population
36,470
Median Household Income
$85,220
Median Home Value
$746,800
Median Rent
$1,976

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$85,220
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$746,800
102.1% above state median
Rent
$1,976
100% above state median
Median Age
30.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fullerton, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 45.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 30.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$85,220
+13.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.73 people

Total Households
12,732
Family Households
43.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
26.8%
#2 Industry
Education
21.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.8%
Total Employed Residents:8,942

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.8%
578 workers
Public Transit
2.0%
305 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,232
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.2%
18,309 employed
Labor Force
20,084
1,775 unemployed
Median Age
30.6 years
Per Capita Income
$44,332
Poverty Rate
17.2%