🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92617

Irvine

ZIP Code 92617 is a standard zip code serving Irvine, Irvine, California (CA), in Orange County, United States. It has an estimated population of 14,044 with a median household income of $38,843. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Orange
City: Irvine
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.642500
Longitude: -117.841700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 2.40 mi²
Population Density: 5841.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.655233°N, 33.631100°S, -117.821690°E, -117.861740°W

With 14,044 residents spread across 2.40 square miles, this area has a population density of 5841.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

14,044

Population

75th percentile

$38,843

Median Income

25th percentile

$419,400

Median Home Value

90th percentile

2.40 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92617 is $38,843, and the median home value is $419,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

3,713

Total Units

3,652

Occupied Units

98.4%

Occupancy Rate

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