Brea city, CA

ZIP 92821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Brea city, CA (92821)

Median Income

$116,660

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,077

Wealth inflow

Population

42,196

Unemployment

5.6%

1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,077 for ZIP 92821 (Brea city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.6%+51% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.5%-26% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.0%-58% vs US avg

2,393

Establishments

53,249

Employees

~22 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction5.4%
Manufacturing11.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Retail trade9.7%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.5%
Education, health care, social26.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.0%
Other services3.8%
Public administration4.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 92821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.8%, median income rose 2.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.8%.

Median Income

$116,660

+55% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate