Villa Park is a small, predominantly residential city in north-central Orange County, California. Incorporated in 1962, the city covers about 2.1 square miles and has approximately 2,000 homes. Known for its tree-lined streets, large residential lots and limited commercial development, Villa Park retains a distinctive residential character while remaining close to Orange, Anaheim, Santa Ana and other Orange County communities.
Villa Park is the smallest incorporated city in Orange County by population and is nearly built out. The incorporated city represents only part of the broader historic Villa Park District that existed before 1962. As citrus ranches and groves were converted to housing, large-lot planning and carefully concentrated commercial development helped shape the modern city: predominantly residential neighborhoods surrounding a small Town Center. Contemporary reporting was already describing Villa Park as approaching complete development by 1979. For the boundary distinction, see the Villa Park map and historical geography guide. The City describes Villa Park as having the lowest crime rate in Orange County; see our Villa Park crime page for additional local information.
Villa Park at a Glance
- Incorporated: January 11, 1962
- Population: 5,645 (U.S. Census Bureau July 1, 2025 estimate)
- 2020 Census population: 5,843
- Land area: Approximately 2.1 square miles
- Homes: Approximately 2,000
- ZIP code: 92861
- Area codes: 714 and 657
- Elevation: Approximately 370 feet
City Tree: Weeping Fig
City Flower: Orange Blossom
City Bird: Hummingbird
City Motto: “Villa Park, the Hidden Jewel”
Villa Park City Government
Villa Park is governed by a five-member City Council, with council members elected to four-year terms. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are selected from among the council members. Because officeholders change, visit the official Villa Park City Council page for the current council and meeting information.
The City operates with a small municipal staff and relies on contract services for a number of functions. The City currently reports seven full-time employees. Community volunteers and local organizations also play an important role in Villa Park events, programs and civic life.
Villa Park City Hall
17855 Santiago Boulevard
Villa Park, CA 92861
714-998-1500
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Official City of Villa Park website
Orange County Board of Supervisors: 3rd District
Orange Unified School District: Trustee Area 4
Living in Villa Park
Villa Park is a predominantly residential community with relatively few commercial businesses or professional offices and no large employment center or traditional downtown. The city is almost completely surrounded by the City of Orange, with a small area of unincorporated Orange County along part of its southern boundary.
Villa Park is largely built out, with most remaining undeveloped land associated with the Santiago Creek Recharge Basin, utility easements and other limited open-space areas. Although there is no direct freeway frontage, nearby routes provide access throughout Orange County and the surrounding region.
Villa Park Town Center
The Villa Park Town Center is the city’s primary commercial area and includes shops, restaurants, professional services and other neighborhood businesses. City Hall and the Villa Park branch of the Orange County Public Library are also located in the Town Center, making it an important civic and commercial gathering place for the community.
Villa Park Employment
Villa Park has a limited commercial base and relatively few jobs within city limits. Local employment is concentrated around schools, the Town Center, municipal and contracted services, professional offices and home-based businesses. Many Villa Park residents commute to larger employment centers elsewhere in Orange County and Southern California.
Water Supply
Serrano Water District provides water service to Villa Park and portions of the City of Orange. Current supplies include local groundwater, imported water purchased through the Municipal Water District of Orange County and purchased local surface water from Irvine Lake. The district’s current system includes two wells equipped with PFAS filtration, two reservoirs, two booster stations and approximately 43 miles of pipelines. Serrano Water District’s ownership interest in Irvine Lake and Santiago Dam was transferred to Irvine Ranch Water District in January 2025.
Wastewater Collection & Treatment
The City of Villa Park owns and operates the local sanitary sewer collection system. Wastewater treatment is provided through the Orange County Sanitation District, of which Villa Park is a member. Much of Villa Park’s sewer infrastructure was originally constructed during the city’s major residential development in the 1960s and 1970s, and some trunk mains are shared with the City of Orange.
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