Irvine ZIP Code List — Orange County, CA

There are 13 unique ZIP codes in Irvine, California. Area code: 949.

ZIP codes

71.72

sq mi land

0.35

sq mi water

949

area code

Irvine, CA ZIP code map

About Irvine, CA

Irvine, California, is a vibrant city located in the heart of Orange County. Known for its well-planned communities and excellent educational institutions, Irvine offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living. With a diverse population and numerous parks, it is a desirable place for families and professionals alike.

Location & geography

Irvine is strategically located approximately 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles and about 14 miles from the beautiful beaches of Newport and Laguna Beach. It is bordered by the cities of Tustin to the north, Santa Ana to the west, and Lake Forest to the east. Covering a land area of 71.72 square miles and a water area of 0.35 square miles, the city's terrain includes rolling hills and open spaces.

Community & economy

The community of Irvine is characterized by its family-friendly atmosphere, high quality of life, and a strong focus on education, with several top-rated schools and the University of California, Irvine, located here. The city is home to various industries, including technology, healthcare, and education, contributing to a robust economy. Daily life in Irvine is enriched by many cultural events, shopping centers, and recreational activities, making it an appealing place to live and work.

Transportation

Irvine is well-served by major highways, including the I-5, I-405, and SR-133, facilitating accessibility to neighboring cities and regions. John Wayne Airport, located just a few miles to the northwest, provides convenient air travel options for residents and visitors. Additionally, public transit options are available through the Orange County Transportation Authority.

History

Irvine was founded in the 1960s as a planned community by the Irvine Company, focusing on creating a cohesive urban environment. Key industries during its development included agriculture and technology, which have evolved over time. Notable events include the city's incorporation in 1971, which marked the beginning of its transformation into a major urban center.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Irvine is that it has been recognized as one of the safest cities in the United States. Additionally, the city hosts the annual Irvine Global Village Festival, celebrating the diverse cultures of its residents.

ZIP codes for Irvine, CA (13)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
92602	Irvine	Orange	View map
92603	Irvine	Orange	View map
92604	Irvine	Orange	View map
92606	Irvine	Orange	View map
92612	Irvine	Orange	View map
92614	Irvine	Orange	View map
92616	Irvine	Orange	View map
92617	Irvine	Orange	View map
92618	Irvine	Orange	View map
92619	Irvine	Orange	View map
92620	Irvine	Orange	View map
92623	Irvine	Orange	View map
92697	Irvine	Orange	View map

Demographics & statistics

304,843

Population

34.7

Median age

$124,000

Median household income

$59,298

Per capita income

$1,037,089

Median home value

$2,674

Median monthly rent

43.2%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

57,135

Housing units

70.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

9,972

Under 5

10,346

8,353

5–9

8,665

8,807

10–14

9,137

11,836

15–19

12,280

13,133

20–24

13,626

25,848

25–34

26,816

21,515

35–44

22,322

20,113

45–54

20,867

8,181

55–59

8,487

6,253

60–64

6,487

9,301

65–74

9,649

4,491

75–84

4,659

1,815

85+

1,884

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66,314	20.6%
18 and over	238,529	79.4%
65 and over	31,799	10.8%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 41.4%

White 37.5%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 2.6%

Black or African American 1.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Asian	135,029	41.4%
White	122,247	37.5%
Two or more races	31,362	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21,522	6.6%
Other race	8,395	2.6%
Black or African American	5,984	1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1,144	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	682	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 27.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	27.9%
Median income	$124,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 45.6%

$1M+ 46.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,037,089
Median rent / month	$2,674
Owner occupied	43.2%
Renter occupied	56.8%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	36.6%
Large apartment buildings	26.1%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	21.3%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	25.0%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.2%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55,716	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	6,720	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	20,807	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	27,222	25.5%
Households with children under 18	37,639	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	22,209	20.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	38.7%
Married	49.4%	46.2%
Separated	0.8%	1.0%
Widowed	1.2%	4.1%
Divorced	5.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 6.4%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 37.5%

Graduate / professional 33.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	70.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6,741	6.5%
Kindergarten	3,378	3.6%
Elementary school	27,913	29.5%
High school	14,076	14.4%
College / grad school	48,193	46.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Professional & management 18.9%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 3.1%

Construction 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.2%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	5.2%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.7%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	20.8%
High cholesterol	27.2%
Heart disease	3.3%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	14.4%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	15.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.5%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5,974	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.2%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	22.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	284,525	93.7%
Spanish	45,792	15.2%
Other Indo-European	2,559	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6,924	2.3%
Other languages	34,466	11.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	184,298	61.8%
Born in same state	177,459	59.5%
Born in different state	126,773	42.6%
Foreign born	6,839	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	120,545	38.2%
Not a US citizen	61,368	50.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15,602	5.1%
Italian	14,196	4.7%
Arab	6,159	2%
Polish	2,208	0.7%
English	2,024	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	931	0.3%
Irish	618	0.2%
German	614	0.2%
Norwegian	270	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	99.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Irvine, CA have?

Irvine, CA has 10 ZIP codes: 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92617, 92618, 92620, 92697. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Irvine, CA?

The primary ZIP code for Irvine, CA is 92602. The city uses area code 949 or 714 or 657 for phone service.

What county is Irvine, CA in?

Irvine is located in Orange County, California.

How many ZIP codes are in Irvine, CA?

Irvine, CA has 10 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover the University of California, Irvine (UCI) campus and its surrounding academic area?

UC Irvine's main campus is primarily located in ZIP code 92697, with some adjacent areas falling within 92614 and 92612.

Which ZIP codes encompass Irvine's central business district and Spectrum office parks?

Irvine's major commercial and business districts are primarily served by ZIP codes 92614, 92618, and 92620, which cover the Spectrum and surrounding corporate office complexes.