ZIP Code 92618: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 66,126 Household income: $145,731 Rent: $3,202

Overview

Total population
66,126
Rent
$3,202
Year built
2013
Household income
$145,731
Per capita income
$72,296
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
51.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Orange County
City
Irvine
Total population
66,126
Adults over 25
44,786
Total households
25,417
Household size
2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$145,731
Per capita income
$72,296
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
51.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$3,202
Year built
2013
Households that rent
59.5%
Households that own
40.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
35.2%
Black
1.5%
Asian
48.2%
Two or more races
10.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
89.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
22,621 (67.7%)
Commute time to work
27 mins
Work from home
10,774 (32.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
13.1%
High school graduate or GED
6.5%
Some college or associate degree
6.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
74%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 92618 with: Orange County, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 92618

Total population66,126
Rent$3,202
Year built2013
Household income$145,731
Per capita income$72,296
Poverty rate8.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Orange County, CA

Total population3,165,820
Rent$2,434
Year built1977
Household income$116,289
Per capita income$54,557
Poverty rate9.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Irvine, CA

Total population311,690
Rent$2,997
Year built2002
Household income$136,719
Per capita income$64,055
Poverty rate10.8%
Unemployment rate3.8%

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

Total population12,974,487
Rent$2,063
Year built1969
Household income$95,958
Per capita income$47,931
Poverty rate12.7%
Unemployment rate5.4%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP92618 CountyOrange, CACityIrvine, CAMetro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population66,1263,165,820311,69012,974,48739,287,377334,922,499
Rent$3,202$2,434$2,997$2,063$2,036$1,413
Year built201319772002196919761980
Household income$145,731$116,289$136,719$95,958$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$72,296$54,557$64,055$47,931$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate8.2%9.5%10.8%12.7%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%3.8%5.4%5.3%4%

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Summary for 92618

Rent & Income

In 92618, the typical monthly rent is $3,202 and the typical household income is $145,731. Rent here is higher than in both Irvine and California, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 8.2%, which is lower than in both Irvine and California.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 59.5% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 51.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 74% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 92618 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 92618 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 92618 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $3,202 591 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $145,731 76 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 8.2% 180 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 92618

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 591st out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. At the state level, values extend from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 92618 holds the 76th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 92618 ranks 180th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 92618 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $3,202 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 92618

Annual Household Income: $145,731

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 92618

Estimated Rate: 8.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 92618

In ZIP Code 92618, households that rent: 15,130 (59.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 15,130 59.5%
Owner-Occupied 10,287 40.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 92618

In ZIP Code 92618, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,778 (51.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 7,778 51.4%
Other renter households 7,352 48.6%
Total renter households 15,130 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 92618

Less than High School: 5,887 people (13.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,928 people (6.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,813 people (6.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 33,158 people (74%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 44,786

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.