The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18846 sells for about $229,312, or $113 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 96 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Bradford County, Pennsylvania (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 18846 — Sugar Run
The housing market in ZIP 92603 remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and high price points. Demand is driven by the area's reputation for safety, top-tier schools, and proximity to major employment hubs, keeping prices stable despite broader economic fluctuations.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, safety, and proximity to major Orange County employment centers.
Median prices moved up 14.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 96 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.8% · poverty 8.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 92603, Orange County CA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Irvine consistently ranks as one of the safest cities of its size in the United States, with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-rated Irvine Unified School District, which is frequently recognized for academic excellence and high college-readiness scores.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to wildland-urban interface areas, though strict building codes and fire-management practices are in place.
The area benefits from proximity to major corporate headquarters in the Irvine Spectrum and University of California, Irvine, driving sustained economic momentum and high demand for housing.
Property taxes are governed by California's Proposition 13, which limits the annual increase in assessed value to 2% unless the property is sold, at which point it is reassessed at the purchase price.
Residents have excellent access to the I-405 and I-5 freeways, providing direct routes to major employment hubs in Orange County and Los Angeles.
The area features extensive access to the Turtle Rock community parks, nearby hiking trails in the San Joaquin Hills, and proximity to world-class shopping at Fashion Island.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's desirability and proximity to the university and major employers.
The economy is anchored by technology, education, and professional services, with major employers including the University of California, Irvine, and various tech firms in the Irvine Spectrum.
The area is served by the OCTA bus system and is within reach of the Irvine Metrolink station, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential and commercial infill projects continue to shape the area, with a focus on high-density, mixed-use developments near transit corridors.
The Orange County Assessor's office manages property valuations in accordance with state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal taxes and may include assessments for local school and community college districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk, necessitating comprehensive coverage and fire-mitigation efforts.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 92603 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A central community hub featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Extensive hiking and biking trails with scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($2,180,000) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Bradford County's retained level and was not stored. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median rent ($6,500) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Bradford County's retained level and was not stored.