Irvine, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92618
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,366
- 299/sq mi High-density area
- $145,731
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,283,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.0%
- 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 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 299
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92618 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Orange County, California, home to 16,366 residents across 54.7 square miles, a density of 299 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92618 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,731 (43% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,296. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,283,800 (66% above the average California ZIP), with only 40.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,202.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 92618 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 92618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92618.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
1,297 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
570 establishments
- Wholesale trade 516
Wholesale trade
516 establishments
- Finance and insurance 345
Finance and insurance
345 establishments
- Retail trade 320
Retail trade
320 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 92618, 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
16,366
Population
54.7
Area (sq mi)
299
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92618?
34.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
43.0%
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?
$145,731
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$72,296
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92618 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)
$145,731 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
27,435housing units
27,435
Total Housing Units
25,417
Occupied Units
2,018
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,283,800
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$3,202
Median Rent
2013
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
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 264 |
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 2020. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4,751 business establishments in ZIP 92618, employing approximately 130,760 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,322,081,000.
4,751
Businesses
130,760
Employees
$14.3B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 1,297 | 27.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 570 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 516 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 345 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 320 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 295 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 221 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 187 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 184 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 181 | 3.8% |
| Information | 180 | 3.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 177 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 82 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 68 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 66 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 51 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.1% |
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 92618 vs 92637 →
ZIP 92618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92630
Lake Forest (92630)
59,182 residents
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
49,046 residents
- 92620
Irvine (92620)
38,486 residents
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
29,291 residents
- 92612
Irvine (92612)
27,522 residents
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
26,853 residents
- 92602 22,871
Irvine (92602)
22,871 residents
- 92603 20,184
Irvine (92603)
20,184 residents
- 92618 16,366
Irvine (92618)
16,366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92618 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92610
Foothill Ranch (92610)
$195,046 median income
- 92603
Irvine (92603)
$173,094 median income
- 92602
Irvine (92602)
$161,620 median income
- 92620
Irvine (92620)
$146,942 median income
- 92618
Irvine (92618)
$145,731 median income
- 92656
Aliso Viejo (92656)
$137,639 median income
- 92604
Irvine (92604)
$133,869 median income
- 92653
Laguna Hills (92653)
$133,194 median income
- 92630
Lake Forest (92630)
$125,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92618 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92637 | Laguna Woods, CA | 16,012 | 4.0 mi |
| 92620 | Irvine, CA | 38,486 | 3.2 mi |
| 92630 | Lake Forest, CA | 59,182 | 3.3 mi |
| 92604 | Irvine, CA | 26,853 | 3.4 mi |
| 92610 | Foothill Ranch, CA | 11,248 | 3.9 mi |
| 92602 | Irvine, CA | 22,871 | 5.4 mi |
| 92656 | Aliso Viejo, CA | 49,046 | 6.4 mi |
| 92603 | Irvine, CA | 20,184 | 4.4 mi |
| 92612 | Irvine, CA | 27,522 | 5.3 mi |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills, CA | 29,291 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92618, 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 (16,366 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 92618 in?
ZIP code 92618 (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 92618?
ZIP code 92618 in Irvine, CA has a population of 16,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92618?
The median household income in ZIP 92618 is $145,731, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92618?
The median home value in ZIP 92618 is $1,283,800, which is 362% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92618 is Asian at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92618?
ZIP code 92618 has 4,751 business establishments employing approximately 130,760 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92618 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (1297), Health care and social assistance (570), Wholesale trade (516). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92618?
In ZIP code 92618, 80.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.0% 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 92618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92618 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92618?
In ZIP code 92618, approximately 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92618 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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