Irvine, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92603
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,184
- 588/sq mi High-density area
- $173,094
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,931,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.5%
- 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 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 588
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92603 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92603 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Orange County, California, with 20,184 residents across 34.3 square miles, a density of 588 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92603 skews affluent, with a median household income of $173,094 (70% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $91,080. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $1,931,700 (150% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $3,392; 55.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92603 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 92603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92603.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
62 establishments
- Wholesale trade 40
Wholesale trade
40 establishments
- Finance and insurance 37
Finance and insurance
37 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 92603, 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
20,184
Population
34.3
Area (sq mi)
588
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92603?
41.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
38.7%
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?
$173,094
Median Household Income
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$91,080
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92603 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)
$173,094 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
7,793housing units
7,793
Total Housing Units
7,176
Occupied Units
617
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,931,700
Median Home Value
+150% vs state ZIP avg
$3,392
Median Rent
2001
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2021)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92603 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 200 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 204 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 524 business establishments in ZIP 92603, employing approximately 2,938 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,207,000.
524
Businesses
2,938
Employees
$394.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 25.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 96 | 18.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.2% |
| Information | 16 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.6% |
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 92603 vs 92604 →
ZIP 92603 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
34,797 residents
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
27,522 residents
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
26,853 residents
- 92614
Irvine (92614)
24,748 residents
- 92651
Laguna Beach (92651)
23,881 residents
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
20,184 residents
- 92618
Irvine (92618)
16,366 residents
- 92637
Laguna Woods (92637)
16,012 residents
- 92617
Irvine (92617)
14,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92603 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92603 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92657
Newport Coast (92657)
$185,042 median income
- 92625
Corona Del Mar (92625)
$174,904 median income
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
$173,094 median income
- 92660
Newport Beach (92660)
$159,564 median income
- 92651
Laguna Beach (92651)
$146,604 median income
- 92618
Irvine (92618)
$145,731 median income
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
$133,869 median income
- 92614
Irvine (92614)
$122,821 median income
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
$106,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92603 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92604 | Irvine, CA | 26,853 | 4.4 mi |
| 92617 | Irvine, CA | 14,044 | 3.3 mi |
| 92637 | Laguna Woods, CA | 16,012 | 3.4 mi |
| 92657 | Newport Coast, CA | 9,741 | 3.2 mi |
| 92612 | Irvine, CA | 27,522 | 3.3 mi |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach, CA | 23,881 | 4.6 mi |
| 92660 | Newport Beach, CA | 34,797 | 5.0 mi |
| 92618 | Irvine, CA | 16,366 | 4.4 mi |
| 92625 | Corona Del Mar, CA | 12,478 | 4.7 mi |
| 92614 | Irvine, CA | 24,748 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92603, 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 (20,184 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 92603 in?
ZIP code 92603 (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 92603?
ZIP code 92603 in Irvine, CA has a population of 20,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92603?
The median household income in ZIP 92603 is $173,094, which is 127% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92603?
The median home value in ZIP 92603 is $1,931,700, which is 594% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92603 is White at 51.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92603?
ZIP code 92603 has 524 business establishments employing approximately 2,938 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92603 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (135), Health care and social assistance (96), Real estate and rental and leasing (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92603?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92603 increased by 1.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 92603?
In ZIP code 92603, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.5% 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 92603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92603 is 25.3 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 92603?
In ZIP code 92603, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92603 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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