Placentia
City in Orange County, California
Placentia is a city in Orange County, California, with 51,824 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 272 ft (83 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brea, 3.1 miles N.
- 51,824residents (2020 Census)
- 272 ftelevation · 83 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 7,698 / sq mipopulation density
- 92870main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Placentia
Placentia ( plə-SEN-shə) is a city in Orange County, California, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Placentia's population was 51,233 at the 2020 US census. The city is primarily referred to as a bedroom community.
In 1971, Placentia was honored with the All-America City Award: given out annually by the National Civic League to 10 cities in the United States.
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- Median household income
- $115,929
- Median home value
- $921,000
- Median rent
- $2,388/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Placentia had 51,824 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,824 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,698 per sq mi (2,972 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Placentia at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,824 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.73 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8812° N, 117.8548° W |
| ZIP codes | 92870, 92831 |
| Official website | placentia.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657526 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Placentia
- Brea3.1 mi N
- Fullerton4.2 mi W
- Yorba Linda4.8 mi E
- Villa Park5.0 mi SE
- Anaheim5.8 mi E
- La Habra6.5 mi NW
- Rowland Heights6.5 mi N
- Orange6.5 mi S
- Orange Park Acres6.7 mi SE
- El Modena6.8 mi SE
- La Habra Heights7.6 mi NW
- East Whittier8.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Placentia
What county is Placentia in?
Placentia is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Placentia, CA?
51,824 people lived in Placentia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Placentia, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92870. Other ZIP codes: 92831.
What is the elevation of Placentia?
272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Placentia?
Brea (3.1 mi), Fullerton (4.2 mi), Yorba Linda (4.8 mi), Villa Park (5.0 mi), Anaheim (5.8 mi).
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