City

Blythe, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥21,101Population
💰$51,294Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$197,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.4% Female 35.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.6%Hispanic: 58.5%Black: 10.4%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2%Race
White25.6%
Hispanic58.5%
Black10.4%
Asian2.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
35%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma417 (3.6%)
HS Graduate3,826 (32.7%)
Some College2,077 (17.7%)
Associates2,986 (25.5%)
Bachelors1,144 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,255 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.5%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,294 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$197,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units7,797
Vacant Units2,305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Blythe, CA

Blythe is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,101 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Blythe is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,294 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Blythe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blythe is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (58.53%).

Blythe, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Blythe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92225 21,101 $51,294 $197,000 $902 7.6% 20.5% 60.5%