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ZIP 92604

Part of Irvine, CA
Pop. 26,491·Orange County·238th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,308/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$1,343
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ZIP 92604 · $3,308
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,210
1 BR
$3,280
2 BR
$3,870
3 BR
$5,250
4 BR+
$6,270
Research median
$3,870/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
$39,696/yr
At $3,308/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 (-5.9% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92604 (Irvine, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,491
Median income
$133,869
Median age
44.2
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
20.8%
18.4%
26.4%
12.7%
21.8%
Under 1820.8%
18–3418.4%
35–5426.4%
55–6412.7%
65+21.8%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
46.7%
35.1%
White46.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian35.1%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
21.7%
65.7%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma9.4%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+65.7%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92604 in Irvine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,415 → $3,308
up 37.0%
Income
$114,575 → $133,869
up 16.8%
Population
29,983 → 26,491
down 11.6%
Renter share
36.8% → 36.6%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
63.9% → 65.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
41.6 → 44.2
+2.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92604 in Irvine, CA has increased from $2,415 to $3,308, a 37.0% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92604 in Irvine, CA now reports about $133,869, up from $114,575 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 11.6% since 2021, moving from about 29,983 residents to roughly 26,491. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 92604 in Irvine, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92604 covers Irvine, CA. The median rent here is $3,308/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,870/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($133,869/yr), ZIP 92604 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92604?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92604 (Irvine, CA) is $3,308. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92604 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92604's median rent of $3,308/mo is $1,343 (68%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92604 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92604 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #238 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,308/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92604?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $132,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,308/mo in ZIP 92604. The local median household income is $133,869/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92604?

Rent in ZIP 92604 has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92604 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92604 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,308/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($133,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92604 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92604 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of ZIP 92604 households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92604 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92604 compare to the rest of Irvine?

ZIP 92604 is more affordable than Irvine overall. At $3,308/mo, it's $82 below the Irvine citywide median of $3,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92604 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92604 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,308/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92604's median household income ($133,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92604 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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