Irvine, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92612
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,522
- 1,750/sq mi High-density area
- $106,226
- Median income Above-median income area
- $993,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irvine pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,750
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92612 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92612 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Orange County, California, with 27,522 residents across 15.7 square miles, a density of 1,750 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,226 (4% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,813. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $993,800 (29% above the average California ZIP), with only 26.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,872.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92612 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 92612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92612.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
698 establishments
- Finance and insurance 277
Finance and insurance
277 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 209
Real estate and rental and leasing
209 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 205
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 138
Accommodation and food services
138 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 92612, 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
27,522
Population
15.7
Area (sq mi)
1,750
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92612?
31.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
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?
$106,226
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$56,813
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92612 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)
$106,226 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
16,208housing units
16,208
Total Housing Units
14,456
Occupied Units
1,752
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$993,800
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$2,872
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
-9.7%
YoY Change (2021)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92612 have decreased 9.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | – | 225 |
| 2020 | – | 275 |
| 2021 | -9.7% | 248 |
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 2,206 business establishments in ZIP 92612, employing approximately 47,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,389,385,000.
2,206
Businesses
47,161
Employees
$5.4B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 698 | 31.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 277 | 12.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 209 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 205 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 138 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 111 | 5.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 96 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 71 | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 3.0% |
| Information | 62 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 46 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 32 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 92612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92707
Santa Ana (92707)
59,492 residents
- 92780
Tustin (92780)
57,741 residents
- 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
- 92606 21,495
Irvine (92606)
21,495 residents
- 92603 20,184
Irvine (92603)
20,184 residents
- 92617 14,044
Irvine (92617)
14,044 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92612 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92612 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
- 92606
Irvine (92606)
$135,598 median income
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
$133,869 median income
- 92614
Irvine (92614)
$122,821 median income
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
$106,226 median income
- 92707
Santa Ana (92707)
$105,168 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92612 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92614 | Irvine, CA | 24,748 | 1.5 mi |
| 92617 | Irvine, CA | 14,044 | 1.5 mi |
| 92606 | Irvine, CA | 21,495 | 2.8 mi |
| 92604 | Irvine, CA | 26,853 | 2.9 mi |
| 92657 | Newport Coast, CA | 9,741 | 4.5 mi |
| 92603 | Irvine, CA | 20,184 | 3.3 mi |
| 92660 | Newport Beach, CA | 34,797 | 3.3 mi |
| 92780 | Tustin, CA | 57,741 | 5.1 mi |
| 92707 | Santa Ana, CA | 59,492 | 4.2 mi |
| 92625 | Corona Del Mar, CA | 12,478 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92612, 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 (27,522 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 92612 in?
ZIP code 92612 (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 92612?
ZIP code 92612 in Irvine, CA has a population of 27,522 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92612?
The median household income in ZIP 92612 is $106,226, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92612?
The median home value in ZIP 92612 is $993,800, which is 257% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92612 is White at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92612?
ZIP code 92612 has 2,206 business establishments employing approximately 47,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92612 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (698), Finance and insurance (277), Real estate and rental and leasing (209). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92612 decreased by 9.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 92612?
In ZIP code 92612, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 92612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92612 is 23.1 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 92612?
In ZIP code 92612, approximately 26.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92612 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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