City

Cathedral City, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥52,047Population
💰$67,031Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$420,700Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.5%Hispanic: 58.9%Black: 1.8%Asian: 6.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White30.5%
Hispanic58.9%
Black1.8%
Asian6.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma1,236 (3.8%)
HS Graduate10,916 (33.2%)
Some College3,309 (10.1%)
Associates5,378 (16.4%)
Bachelors2,721 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree9,273 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College10.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.7%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,031 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$420,700 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,554/mo
Total Housing Units23,114
Vacant Units3,957

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Cathedral City, CA

Cathedral City is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 52,047 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Cathedral City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,031 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cathedral City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $420,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,554 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cathedral City is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (58.89%).

Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92234 52,047 $67,031 $420,700 $1,554 6.4% 36.5% 65.3%

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