PlainZIP

Irvine, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92604

Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,853
3,070/sq mi
$133,869
Median income
$1,058,000
Median home value
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Irvine pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,070
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92604 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Orange County, California, with 26,853 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 3,070 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92604 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,869 (32% above the California average), while per-capita income is $61,294. Local economic indicators show a 6.7% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,058,000 (37% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,832 monthly, and 63.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orange County, letting you compare 92604 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 92604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92604.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 92604, 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

26,853

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

3,070

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92604?

44.2

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

38.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 35.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$133,869

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$61,294

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92604 ranks nationally

Irvine, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$133,869 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,233

Total Housing Units

9,717

Occupied Units

516

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$1,058,000

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$2,832

Median Rent

1976

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

+24.1%

YoY Change (2023)

405

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+305%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92604 have increased 24.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.9% 258
2020 +2.9% 265
2021 +5.2% 279
2022 +17.1% 326
2023 +24.1% 405

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,038 business establishments in ZIP 92604, employing approximately 7,418 people with a combined annual payroll of $342,266,000.

1,038

Businesses

7,418

Employees

$342.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 277 26.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 162 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 102 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 81 7.8%
Retail trade 78 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 69 6.7%
Finance and insurance 68 6.5%
Educational services 44 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 4.0%
Wholesale trade 37 3.6%
Construction 30 2.9%
Information 17 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.5%
Manufacturing 8 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 92604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92604 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92604 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92606 Irvine, CA 21,495 1.8 mi
92614 Irvine, CA 24,748 2.6 mi
92782 Tustin, CA 23,032 3.6 mi
92620 Irvine, CA 38,486 2.8 mi
92603 Irvine, CA 20,184 4.4 mi
92612 Irvine, CA 27,522 2.9 mi
92618 Irvine, CA 16,366 3.4 mi
92780 Tustin, CA 57,741 3.6 mi
92705 Santa Ana, CA 44,706 4.9 mi
92602 Irvine, CA 22,871 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92604 in? ▼
ZIP code 92604 (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 92604? ▼
ZIP code 92604 in Irvine, CA has a population of 26,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92604? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92604 is $133,869, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92604? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92604 is $1,058,000, which is 280% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92604? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92604 is White at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92604? ▼
ZIP code 92604 has 1,038 business establishments employing approximately 7,418 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92604? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92604 are: Health care and social assistance (277), Professional, scientific, and technical services (162), Accommodation and food services (102). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92604? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92604 increased by 24.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. 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 92604? ▼
In ZIP code 92604, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.7% 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 92604? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92604 is 24.9 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 92604? ▼
In ZIP code 92604, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92604? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92604 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.