Irvine
City in Orange County, California
Irvine is a city in Orange County, California, with 307,670 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tustin, 4.3 miles NW.
- 307,670residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 65.6 sq miland area · 169.9 km²
- 4,689 / sq mipopulation density
- 92604main ZIP code (12 in total)
About Irvine
Irvine ( UR-vyne) is a planned city in central Orange County, California, United States, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It was first named Myford in 1888 and renamed Irvine in 1914 for the landowner James Irvine. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s. The city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971. The 66-square-mile (170 km2) city had a population of 318,629 as of June 2025. As of 2025, it is the second most populous city in Orange County, fifth in the Greater Los Angeles region, and 63rd in the United States.
Several major corporations in the technology and semiconductor sectors maintain their headquarters in Irvine. Irvine is also home to several higher-education institutions including the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Concordia University, Irvine Valley College, and campuses of the University of La Verne and Pepperdine University.
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- Median household income
- $136,719
- Median home value
- $1,191,500
- Median rent
- $2,997/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Irvine had 307,670 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 307,670 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,689 per sq mi (1,810 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Irvine at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 307,670 (2020) |
| Land area | 65.62 sq mi (169.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6784° N, 117.7713° W |
| ZIP codes | 92604, 92602, 92603, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92617, 92618, 92620, 92697, 92780, 92782 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0636770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Irvine
- Tustin4.3 mi NW
- Laguna Woods5.2 mi SE
- Lake Forest5.7 mi E
- North Tustin6.1 mi N
- Newport Beach6.5 mi SW
- Aliso Viejo7.3 mi S
- Laguna Hills7.4 mi SE
- Santa Ana7.6 mi NW
- El Modena8.1 mi N
- Mission Viejo8.1 mi SE
- Costa Mesa8.2 mi W
- Williams Canyon8.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Irvine
What county is Irvine in?
Irvine is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Irvine, CA?
307,670 people lived in Irvine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Irvine, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92604. Other ZIP codes: 92602, 92603, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92617, 92618, 92620, 92697, 92780, 92782.
What is the elevation of Irvine?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Irvine?
Tustin (4.3 mi), Laguna Woods (5.2 mi), Lake Forest (5.7 mi), North Tustin (6.1 mi), Newport Beach (6.5 mi).
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