| City: | Irvine, California |
| County: | Orange County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:43:25 AM |
| Population: | 64,424 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 657 / 949 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 33.7090, -117.7590 |
| Land Area: | 5.91 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 92620 has 64,424 residents and 22,212 households (average 2.89 persons per household). The median age is 37.7 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (56.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (29.7%, much lower than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 64,424Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 61,631Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 65,406Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10,900.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $146,942Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 22,212Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,267,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.89Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 37,865 | 39,927 | 41,443 | 43,802 | 44,763 | 46,966 | 48,752 | 48,952 | 52,569 | 48,360 | 60,344 | 61,110 | 61,744 | 61,631 |
| Decennial Census | 38,486 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 64,424 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.7
Male Median Age: 36.4
Female Median Age: 38.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,887 | 2,517 | 2,679 | 2,246 | 1,753 | 1,879 | 2,013 | 2,385 | 2,721 | 2,652 | 2,220 | 1,699 | 1,405 | 1,090 | 896 | 617 | 360 | 265 |
| Female | 1,837 | 2,312 | 2,444 | 2,130 | 1,755 | 1,977 | 2,103 | 2,889 | 3,169 | 2,876 | 2,267 | 1,818 | 1,538 | 1,376 | 1,163 | 707 | 428 | 351 |
| Total | 3,724 | 4,829 | 5,123 | 4,376 | 3,508 | 3,856 | 4,116 | 5,274 | 5,890 | 5,528 | 4,487 | 3,517 | 2,943 | 2,466 | 2,059 | 1,324 | 788 | 616 |
| White: | 19,112 | 29.74% |
| Black: | 1,092 | 1.70% |
| Hispanic:* | 5,353 | 8.33% |
| Asian: | 36,650 | 57.03% |
| American Indian: | 159 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 97 | 0.15% |
| Other: | 1,803 | 2.81% |
| Total: | 64,266 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 31,284 | 48.56% | 36.4 years |
| Females: | 33,140 | 51.44% | 38.6 years |
| Total: | 64,424 | 100% | 37.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 33,944 | 55.08% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,245 | 2.02% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14,544 | 23.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11,898 | 42.90% |
| Total Population: | 61,631 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 35,189 | 57.10% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 26,442 | 42.90% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $146,942, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $39,101 (36.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,116. Family households earn a median of $162,500 versus $113,636 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,864). By gender, male median income is $121,042 and female is $100,374, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,668 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (68.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,841 | $105,501 | $103,385 | $102,160 | $99,457 | $98,830 | $102,815 | $110,483 | $115,826 | $116,650 | $131,521 | $135,494 | $144,572 | $146,942 |
| Median Family Income | $120,317 | $116,966 | $112,707 | $113,448 | $115,335 | $111,820 | $121,581 | $127,135 | $132,353 | $131,017 | $143,092 | $151,546 | $165,598 | $162,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $73,196 | $74,707 | $73,854 | $61,609 | $58,580 | $60,222 | $58,493 | $62,510 | $59,097 | $69,679 | $74,440 | $84,460 | $96,707 | $113,636 |
| Median Male Income | $94,682 | $91,114 | $96,807 | $99,826 | $102,544 | $100,868 | $102,540 | $105,946 | $107,991 | $102,828 | $105,743 | $116,020 | $120,903 | $121,042 |
| Median Female Income | $64,024 | $62,666 | $62,406 | $65,316 | $66,914 | $70,809 | $73,363 | $76,698 | $79,763 | $75,360 | $81,481 | $91,978 | $92,184 | $100,374 |
| Employed: | 30,016 | 63.51% |
| Unemployed: | 1,625 | 3.44% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15,618 | 33.05% |
| Total: | 47,259 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20,625 | 68.71% |
| Service: | 2,207 | 7.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 5,358 | 17.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 518 | 1.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,308 | 4.36% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 30,016 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,267,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $552,900 (77.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $359,400. The median gross rent is $3,238, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,418 (77.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $868. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.67% (68.10% with a mortgage, 31.90% free-and-clear) and renters 44.33% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.65%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $714,900 | $696,000 | $697,000 | $733,800 | $768,700 | $796,700 | $835,600 | $865,500 | $908,400 | $925,400 | $982,000 | $1,142,700 | $1,204,100 | $1,267,800 |
| Less than $500: | 120 | 1.27% |
| $500 to $999: | 176 | 1.87% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 372 | 3.95% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 301 | 3.20% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,075 | 11.41% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,754 | 18.62% |
| $3,000 or more: | 5,271 | 55.96% |
| No Rent: | 350 | 3.72% |
| Total: | 9,419 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,820 | $1,863 | $1,852 | $1,861 | $1,895 | $1,986 | $2,032 | $2,227 | $2,370 | $2,585 | $2,721 | $3,024 | $3,125 | $3,238 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8,056 | 37.91% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,773 | 17.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9,419 | 44.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 21,248 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 21,248 | 95.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,037 | 4.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,285 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 16,360 | 73.41% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5,422 | 24.33% |
| Other Units: | 503 | 2.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,285 | 100% |
In 2024, 70.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 22.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.38%). College enrollment is 25.51%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,064 | 2.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 460 | 1.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,793 | 9.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,316 | 10.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,463 | 6.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15,880 | 38.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13,046 | 31.80% |
| Total: | 41,022 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 39,498 | 96.28% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 28,926 | 70.51% |
| Private Insurance: | 49,246 | 74.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 13,968 | 21.17% |
| No Insurance: | 2,755 | 4.18% |
| Total: | 65,969 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 63,214 | 95.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.7% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 6.7% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 7.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 921 | 5.05% |
| Kindergarten: | 699 | 3.83% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,918 | 43.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,057 | 22.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,656 | 25.51% |
| Total: | 18,251 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,620 | 8.88% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12,674 | 69.44% |
ZIP Code 92620 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,522 business establishments, employing about 7,841 people with an annual payroll of $374,924,000. USPS data shows 22,632 residential mailboxes and 353 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 22,632Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 353Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 22,716Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,020Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 4,512Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,522Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $84,963,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $374,924,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,841Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92620 is located in Orange County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 47th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 92620, and is subdivided into the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA division. It covers 5.91 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31080Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA (CBSA Div 11244)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.91 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 47Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 216.21 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Orange County, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0636770Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Irvine city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92620 is in the Irvine Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 public schools and 6 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.