PlainZIP

Irvine, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92606

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

21,495
1,713/sq mi
$135,598
Median income
$1,141,100
Median home value
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Irvine pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,713
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Orange County, California, with 21,495 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 1,713 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92606 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,598 (33% above the California average), while per-capita income is $59,803. Local economic indicators show a 11.4% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,141,100 (48% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,868 monthly, and 35.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 92606, plus 6 more within Orange County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 92606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92606.

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 92606, 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

21,495

Population

12.5

Area (sq mi)

1,713

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92606?

34.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

40.3%

Foreign-Born

White 30.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 45.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$135,598

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$59,803

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92606 ranks nationally

Irvine, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,598 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 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,329

Total Housing Units

8,852

Occupied Units

477

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.9%
Renter 64.1%

$1,141,100

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$2,868

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2021)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92606 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +9.8% 237
2018 +1.0% 240
2019 +6.5% 255
2020 -1.8% 251
2021 +8.7% 272

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 1,227 business establishments in ZIP 92606, employing approximately 22,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,955,818,000.

1,227

Businesses

22,200

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 292 23.8%
Health care and social assistance 135 11.0%
Wholesale trade 130 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 91 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 6.8%
Retail trade 82 6.7%
Finance and insurance 75 6.1%
Manufacturing 62 5.0%
Construction 56 4.6%
Other services (except public administration) 55 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 3.7%
Information 30 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.3%
Educational services 24 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%

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 92606 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 92606 ranks #0 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 92606 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 92606 ranks #3 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
92614 Irvine, CA 24,748 1.6 mi
92780 Tustin, CA 57,741 2.3 mi
92604 Irvine, CA 26,853 1.8 mi
92612 Irvine, CA 27,522 2.8 mi
92705 Santa Ana, CA 44,706 3.8 mi
92707 Santa Ana, CA 59,492 3.2 mi
92782 Tustin, CA 23,032 3.3 mi
92620 Irvine, CA 38,486 3.9 mi
92617 Irvine, CA 14,044 4.2 mi
92701 Santa Ana, CA 53,908 4.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92606 in? ▼
ZIP code 92606 (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 92606? ▼
ZIP code 92606 in Irvine, CA has a population of 21,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92606 is $135,598, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92606 is $1,141,100, which is 310% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92606 is Asian at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92606? ▼
ZIP code 92606 has 1,227 business establishments employing approximately 22,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92606 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (292), Health care and social assistance (135), Wholesale trade (130). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92606 increased by 8.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 92606? ▼
In ZIP code 92606, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% 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 92606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92606 is 20.3 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 92606? ▼
In ZIP code 92606, approximately 35.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92606 is 11.4% 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.