Irvine, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92602
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,871
- 847/sq mi High-density area
- $161,620
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,502,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irvine pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 847
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92602 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Orange County, California, with 22,871 residents across 27.0 square miles, a density of 847 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92602 skews affluent, with a median household income of $161,620 (59% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,627. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,502,000 (94% above the average California ZIP), with only 49.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,008.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92602 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 92602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92602.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
219 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 78
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 69
Real estate and rental and leasing
69 establishments
- Wholesale trade 68
Wholesale trade
68 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92602, Irvine, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,871
Population
27.0
Area (sq mi)
847
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92602?
36.0
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
45.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$161,620
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$67,627
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92602 ranks among California ZIPs
Irvine, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$161,620 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,342housing units
10,342
Total Housing Units
9,713
Occupied Units
629
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,502,000
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$3,008
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2022)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92602 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +2.8% | 249 |
| 2019 | +0.6% | 250 |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 250 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 265 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 288 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 828 business establishments in ZIP 92602, employing approximately 9,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $728,256,000.
828
Businesses
9,006
Employees
$728.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 219 | 26.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 30 | 3.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 3.0% |
| Information | 24 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 17 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92602 vs 92620 →
ZIP 92602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92780
Tustin (92780)
57,741 residents
- 92701
Santa Ana (92701)
53,908 residents
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
44,706 residents
- 92620
Irvine (92620)
38,486 residents
- 92869
Orange (92869)
37,184 residents
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
26,853 residents
- 92782 23,032
Tustin (92782)
23,032 residents
- 92602 22,871
Irvine (92602)
22,871 residents
- 92606 21,495
Irvine (92606)
21,495 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92602 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92602
Irvine (92602)
$161,620 median income
- 92620
Irvine (92620)
$146,942 median income
- 92782
Tustin (92782)
$146,080 median income
- 92618
Irvine (92618)
$145,731 median income
- 92869
Orange (92869)
$138,204 median income
- 92606
Irvine (92606)
$135,598 median income
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
$133,869 median income
- 92705
Santa Ana (92705)
$129,331 median income
- 92676
Silverado (92676)
$116,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92602 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92620 | Irvine, CA | 38,486 | 2.3 mi |
| 92782 | Tustin, CA | 23,032 | 2.1 mi |
| 92705 | Santa Ana, CA | 44,706 | 3.9 mi |
| 92780 | Tustin, CA | 57,741 | 4.1 mi |
| 92869 | Orange, CA | 37,184 | 4.1 mi |
| 92618 | Irvine, CA | 16,366 | 5.4 mi |
| 92604 | Irvine, CA | 26,853 | 4.6 mi |
| 92701 | Santa Ana, CA | 53,908 | 6.3 mi |
| 92606 | Irvine, CA | 21,495 | 5.0 mi |
| 92676 | Silverado, CA | 1,945 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92602, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,871 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92602 in?
ZIP code 92602 (Irvine) is located in Orange County, California. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92602?
ZIP code 92602 in Irvine, CA has a population of 22,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92602?
The median household income in ZIP 92602 is $161,620, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92602?
The median home value in ZIP 92602 is $1,502,000, which is 440% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92602 is Asian at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92602?
ZIP code 92602 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 9,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92602 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (219), Health care and social assistance (110), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92602 increased by 8.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92602?
In ZIP code 92602, 81.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92602 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92602?
In ZIP code 92602, approximately 49.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92602 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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