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ZIP 92603

Part of Irvine, CA
Pop. 18,387·Orange County·132nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,731/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$1,780
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ZIP 92603 · $3,731
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$2,801
1 BR
$2,866
2 BR
$3,380
3 BR
$4,588
4 BR+
$5,478
Research median
$3,380/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$44,772/yr
At $3,731/mo median
Location
CityIrvine
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92603 (Irvine, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,387
Median income
$173,094
Median age
41.1
Renters
45%
Age distribution
19.1%
23.8%
27.9%
12.8%
16.5%
Under 1819.1%
18–3423.8%
35–5427.9%
55–6412.8%
65+16.5%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
51.9%
37.9%
White51.9%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian37.9%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
15.9%
75.5%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma6%
Some college15.9%
Bachelor's+75.5%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92603 in Irvine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,860 → $3,731
up 30.5%
Income
$175,012 → $173,094
down 1.1%
Population
19,128 → 18,387
down 3.9%
Renter share
40.8% → 45%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
76.8% → 75.5%
-1.3 pts
Median age
40.4 → 41.1
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92603 in Irvine, CA has shifted from $2,860 to $3,731, up 30.5% since 2021. Median household income declined from $175,012 to $173,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92603 in Irvine, CA losing about 741 residents over the five-year window, down 3.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 40.8% to 45%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92603 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: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 92603 covers Irvine, CA. The median rent here is $3,731/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,866/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,380/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($173,094/yr), ZIP 92603 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92603?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92603 (Irvine, CA) is $3,731. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92603's median rent of $3,731/mo is $1,780 (91%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 92603 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92603 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #132 out of 898 ZIPs tracked at $3,731/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $149,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,731/mo in ZIP 92603. The local median household income is $173,094/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92603?

Rent in ZIP 92603 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92603 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,731/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($173,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92603 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of ZIP 92603 households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92603 compare to the rest of Irvine?

ZIP 92603 is pricier than Irvine as a whole. At $3,731/mo, it's $405 above the Irvine citywide median of $3,326/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92603 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,731/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 92603's median household income ($173,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92603 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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