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ZIP 92620

Part of Irvine, CA
Pop. 61,631·Orange County·141st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,706/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
+$1,741
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ZIP 92620 · $3,706
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,570
1 BR
$3,660
2 BR
$4,310
3 BR
$5,850
4 BR+
$6,990
Research median
$4,310/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
$44,472/yr
At $3,706/mo median
Location
CityIrvine
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92620 (Irvine, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,631
Median income
$146,942
Median age
37.5
Renters
44.3%
Age distribution
26.3%
20.2%
31.9%
Under 1826.3%
18–3420.2%
35–5431.9%
55–6410.2%
65+11.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
27.9%
57.6%
White27.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian57.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
16.5%
70.5%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma9.2%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+70.5%
Housing tenure
55.7%
44.3%
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92620 in Irvine, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,614 → $3,706
up 41.8%
Income
$131,521 → $146,942
up 11.7%
Population
60,344 → 61,631
up 2.1%
Renter share
44% → 44.3%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
69.2% → 70.5%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.5
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92620 in Irvine, CA has climbed from $2,614 to $3,706, a 41.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $146,942 today, compared with $131,521 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 60,344 residents to roughly 61,631. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92620 covers Irvine, CA. The median rent here is $3,706/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,310/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($146,942/yr), ZIP 92620 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92620?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92620 (Irvine, CA) is $3,706. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92620 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92620's median rent of $3,706/mo is $1,741 (89%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92620 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92620 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #141 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,706/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92620?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $148,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,706/mo in ZIP 92620. The local median household income is $146,942/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92620?

Rent in ZIP 92620 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92620 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92620 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,706/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($146,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92620 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92620 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.3% of ZIP 92620 households are renters, while 55.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92620 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92620 compare to the rest of Irvine?

ZIP 92620 is pricier than Irvine as a whole. At $3,706/mo, it's $316 above the Irvine citywide median of $3,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92620 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92620 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,706/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92620's median household income ($146,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92620 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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