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ZIP 92602

Part of Irvine, CA
Pop. 28,261·Orange County·206th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,408/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$1,443
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ZIP 92602 · $3,408
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,270
1 BR
$3,340
2 BR
$3,940
3 BR
$5,350
4 BR+
$6,390
Research median
$3,940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$40,896/yr
At $3,408/mo median
Location
CityIrvine
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92602 (Irvine, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 75.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,261
Median income
$161,620
Median age
36
Renters
51%
Age distribution
25.9%
21.9%
34.4%
Under 1825.9%
18–3421.9%
35–5434.4%
55–6411%
65+6.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
26.9%
14.6%
53.1%
White26.9%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian53.1%
Other5%
Education (25+)
16.1%
75.4%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college16.1%
Bachelor's+75.4%
Housing tenure
49%
51%
Owner49%
Renter51%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92602 in Irvine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,541 → $3,408
up 34.1%
Income
$123,455 → $161,620
up 30.9%
Population
27,425 → 28,261
up 3.0%
Renter share
55.9% → 51%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
65.7% → 75.4%
+9.7 pts
Median age
34.8 → 36
+1.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92602 in Irvine, CA has climbed from $2,541 to $3,408, a 34.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $123,455 to $161,620 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 27,425 residents to roughly 28,261. Renters now make up 51% of households, compared with 55.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 75.4% of adults here, versus 65.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92602 in Irvine, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92602 covers Irvine, CA. The median rent here is $3,408/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,940/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($161,620/yr), ZIP 92602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92602 (Irvine, CA) is $3,408. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92602's median rent of $3,408/mo is $1,443 (73%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92602 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92602 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #206 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,408/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $136,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,408/mo in ZIP 92602. The local median household income is $161,620/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92602?

Rent in ZIP 92602 has decreased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92602 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,408/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($161,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51% of ZIP 92602 households are renters, while 49% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92602 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92602 compare to the rest of Irvine?

ZIP 92602 is pricier than Irvine as a whole. At $3,408/mo, it's $18 above the Irvine citywide median of $3,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,408/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 92602's median household income ($161,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92602 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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