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ZIP 92612

Part of Irvine, CA
Pop. 33,714·Orange County·246th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,283/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,318
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 92612 · $3,283
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,467
1 BR
$2,525
2 BR
$2,973
3 BR
$4,036
4 BR+
$4,818
Research median
$2,973/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
$39,396/yr
At $3,283/mo median
Location
CityIrvine
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92612 (Irvine, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,714
Median income
$106,226
Median age
31.5
Renters
73.9%
Age distribution
12.5%
42.5%
23.9%
12.2%
Under 1812.5%
18–3442.5%
35–5423.9%
55–648.9%
65+12.2%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
49%
34.8%
White49%
Black2%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian34.8%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
24.3%
64%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+64%
Housing tenure
26.1%
73.9%
Owner26.1%
Renter73.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92612 in Irvine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,329 → $3,283
up 41.0%
Income
$76,648 → $106,226
up 38.6%
Population
34,640 → 33,714
down 2.7%
Renter share
70.8% → 73.9%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
67.1% → 64%
-3.1 pts
Median age
30.1 → 31.5
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 92612 in Irvine, CA stood at $2,329 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,283, reflecting a 41.0% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $76,648 to $106,226 across the same window, up 38.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 34,640 residents to roughly 33,714. Renters now make up 73.9% of households, compared with 70.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 64% of adults here, versus 67.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92612 in Irvine, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92612 covers Irvine, CA. The median rent here is $3,283/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,525/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,973/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($106,226/yr), ZIP 92612 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92612?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92612 (Irvine, CA) is $3,283. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92612 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92612's median rent of $3,283/mo is $1,318 (67%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92612 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92612 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #246 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,283/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92612?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,283/mo in ZIP 92612. The local median household income is $106,226/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92612?

Rent in ZIP 92612 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92612 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92612 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,283/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($106,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92612 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92612 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.9% of ZIP 92612 households are renters, while 26.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92612 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92612 compare to the rest of Irvine?

ZIP 92612 is more affordable than Irvine overall. At $3,283/mo, it's $107 below the Irvine citywide median of $3,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92612 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92612 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,283/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 92612's median household income ($106,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92612 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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