ZIP Code 92626

Households in ZIP code 92626, within Irvine, bring in a median of $114,249 a year, or $59,739 per person. A median home value of $1,105,900 means property taxes run about $7,299 annually at the county's 0.66% rate, a figure that shapes monthly housing costs well before any mortgage payment. Add Orange County's 7.75% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. Even with earnings above many parts of the country, the gap between income and home prices here is wide, so buyers often stretch savings or carry larger loans to settle in this part of Irvine.