| ZIP Code | 92562 |
|---|---|
| City | Murrieta |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Area Code | 951 |
| Elevation | 1,786 ft |
| Latitude | 33.53124 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.343999 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 648 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,734 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 4,214 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 8,870 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 4,122 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,298 (35%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,204 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $629,000 ▲ 126% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,262/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,362 |
| Vacant Units | 997 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,362 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 997 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 92562 is located in Murrieta, California, within Riverside County. With a population of 65,116, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 92562 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,204 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92562 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $629,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,262 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 92562 is majority White (51.86%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92562 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 92562 in Murrieta, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 65,116 residents, a median household income of $113,204, and a median home value of $629,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.