Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 51,279 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 434,302 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 170,058 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 258,413 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 137,412 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 390,874 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,143 ▲ 22% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $509,824 ▲ 83% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,902/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 862,052 |
| Vacant Units | 98,258 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Riverside County is located in California and encompasses 99 ZIP codes spanning 43 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,454,198 residents. With a median age of 37.35, it is a relatively young county.
Riverside County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $93,143 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Riverside County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $509,824 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,902. Homeownership rates are high at 68.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Riverside County are majority Hispanic (50.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Riverside County, CA is a middle-income area in California. The 99 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92536 | Aguanga | 2,749 | $80,046 | $399,300 | $1,120 | 9.6% | 36.8% |
| 92539 | Anza | 3,480 | $63,203 | $298,000 | $1,254 | 7.6% | 24.3% |
| 92220 | Banning | 33,428 | $59,116 | $324,800 | $1,499 | 6.9% | 29.3% |
| 92223 | Beaumont | 62,797 | $100,462 | $458,300 | $1,496 | 7.0% | 38.9% |
| 92225 | Blythe | 21,101 | $51,294 | $197,000 | $902 | 7.6% | 20.5% |
| 92230 | Cabazon | 2,105 | $90,068 | $260,100 | $1,524 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
| 92320 | Calimesa | 10,680 | $90,313 | $423,300 | $1,852 | 1.4% | 42.5% |
| 92234 | Cathedral City | 52,047 | $67,031 | $420,700 | $1,554 | 6.4% | 36.5% |
| 92236 | Coachella | 42,884 | $67,235 | $342,500 | $1,113 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| 92879 | Corona | 48,756 | $91,862 | $592,000 | $1,968 | 5.0% | 34.8% |
| 92880 | Corona | 75,453 | $151,445 | $724,200 | $2,596 | 4.5% | 52.2% |
| 92881 | Corona | 29,986 | $132,598 | $723,800 | $2,150 | 4.8% | 47.7% |
| 92882 | Corona | 69,385 | $100,668 | $653,600 | $2,093 | 5.5% | 40.7% |
| 92883 | Corona | 39,071 | $126,829 | $671,700 | $2,855 | 5.8% | 45.8% |
| 92239 | Desert Center | 167 | $72,857 | $221,200 | $1,192 | 15.0% | 23.5% |
| 92240 | Desert Hot Springs | 40,918 | $51,284 | $294,200 | $1,367 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| 92241 | Desert Hot Springs | 8,624 | $45,210 | $93,400 | $961 | 9.0% | 27.7% |
| 92543 | Hemet | 39,878 | $47,002 | $250,800 | $1,306 | 9.5% | 24.2% |
| 92544 | Hemet | 51,694 | $67,011 | $356,200 | $1,530 | 9.2% | 23.4% |
| 92545 | Hemet | 45,771 | $59,575 | $334,900 | $1,778 | 6.5% | 27.6% |
| 92548 | Homeland | 6,435 | $54,909 | $217,300 | $1,632 | 7.4% | 17.3% |
| 92549 | Idyllwild | 3,823 | $83,318 | $486,300 | $1,415 | 6.2% | 52.5% |
| 92210 | Indian Wells | 4,830 | $145,313 | $1,002,200 | $1,029 | 5.8% | 69.9% |
| 92201 | Indio | 66,364 | $66,663 | $372,800 | $1,349 | 4.9% | 27.3% |
| 92203 | Indio | 33,381 | $97,969 | $496,600 | $1,990 | 5.3% | 45.4% |
| 92253 | La Quinta | 38,281 | $97,397 | $612,800 | $1,741 | 7.1% | 49.2% |
| 92530 | Lake Elsinore | 60,877 | $84,799 | $467,400 | $1,705 | 5.8% | 28.7% |
| 92532 | Lake Elsinore | 27,268 | $111,746 | $553,100 | $2,584 | 6.7% | 43.4% |
| 92518 | March Air Reserve Base | 1,236 | $83,438 | — | $1,845 | 0.0% | 41.4% |
| 92254 | Mecca | 10,779 | $43,464 | $206,900 | $961 | 7.3% | 18.6% |
| 92584 | Menifee | 57,551 | $113,470 | $562,100 | $2,301 | 7.1% | 40.7% |
| 91752 | Mira Loma | 37,551 | $113,450 | $647,600 | $2,022 | 5.3% | 33.0% |
| 92551 | Moreno Valley | 36,190 | $92,172 | $435,700 | $2,046 | 5.9% | 25.5% |
| 92553 | Moreno Valley | 73,189 | $71,344 | $413,000 | $1,892 | 8.9% | 22.9% |
| 92555 | Moreno Valley | 45,751 | $113,636 | $543,300 | $2,376 | 6.5% | 35.8% |
| 92557 | Moreno Valley | 55,749 | $93,464 | $471,700 | $2,081 | 7.2% | 32.1% |
| 92561 | Mountain Center | 1,891 | $87,140 | $560,100 | $1,383 | 7.7% | 42.5% |
| 92562 | Murrieta | 65,116 | $113,204 | $629,000 | $2,262 | 6.5% | 45.1% |
| 92563 | Murrieta | 77,860 | $118,519 | $615,700 | $2,588 | 7.0% | 45.3% |
| 92860 | Norco | 25,268 | $125,371 | $732,600 | $1,893 | 4.1% | 33.4% |
| 92258 | North Palm Springs | 508 | $32,067 | — | $1,170 | 0.0% | 8.8% |
| 92567 | Nuevo | 10,697 | $80,319 | $496,600 | $1,678 | 8.5% | 27.0% |
| 92211 | Palm Desert | 27,375 | $87,682 | $535,700 | $1,903 | 5.4% | 53.5% |
| 92260 | Palm Desert | 30,751 | $72,252 | $463,500 | $1,654 | 6.9% | 47.8% |
| 92262 | Palm Springs | 26,064 | $70,514 | $600,600 | $1,420 | 8.0% | 51.4% |
| 92264 | Palm Springs | 20,250 | $75,246 | $498,200 | $1,581 | 7.8% | 55.5% |
| 92570 | Perris | 57,336 | $77,570 | $419,800 | $1,461 | 8.7% | 19.8% |
| 92571 | Perris | 60,153 | $85,746 | $430,800 | $2,005 | 6.8% | 21.4% |
| 92587 | Quail Valley | 18,382 | $105,781 | $593,800 | $2,149 | 4.0% | 37.3% |
| 92270 | Rancho Mirage | 17,375 | $109,943 | $747,800 | $1,575 | 10.5% | 53.5% |
| 92501 | Riverside | 22,079 | $83,027 | $466,400 | $1,615 | 9.5% | 30.1% |
| 92503 | Riverside | 88,242 | $91,523 | $556,300 | $1,801 | 4.5% | 30.5% |
| 92504 | Riverside | 57,085 | $88,168 | $501,800 | $1,758 | 7.1% | 30.6% |
| 92505 | Riverside | 53,063 | $84,528 | $520,800 | $1,936 | 5.4% | 30.7% |
| 92506 | Riverside | 44,311 | $120,877 | $634,900 | $1,814 | 3.3% | 51.2% |
| 92507 | Riverside | 61,920 | $72,367 | $503,000 | $1,780 | 8.3% | 43.5% |
| 92508 | Riverside | 36,777 | $144,485 | $656,800 | $2,560 | 4.4% | 52.2% |
| 92509 | Riverside | 80,149 | $95,218 | $501,200 | $1,698 | 6.8% | 25.8% |
| 92582 | San Jacinto | 22,732 | $97,723 | $439,000 | $2,328 | 5.8% | 28.6% |
| 92583 | San Jacinto | 33,685 | $63,582 | $339,500 | $1,501 | 10.5% | 22.5% |
| 92585 | Sun City | 29,500 | $97,898 | $499,800 | $2,200 | 4.6% | 32.7% |
| 92586 | Sun City | 19,391 | $53,991 | $338,200 | $1,660 | 9.1% | 26.2% |
| 92590 | Temecula | 5,108 | $76,952 | $1,201,400 | $1,289 | 5.4% | 49.7% |
| 92591 | Temecula | 41,673 | $107,312 | $649,900 | $2,196 | 6.8% | 50.4% |
| 92592 | Temecula | 80,933 | $132,475 | $664,000 | $2,580 | 4.7% | 51.6% |
| 92274 | Thermal | 17,909 | $36,087 | $139,900 | $903 | 14.8% | 19.1% |
| 92276 | Thousand Palms | 7,662 | $80,280 | $260,500 | $1,432 | 4.2% | 32.0% |
| 92282 | Whitewater | 1,494 | $69,271 | $272,600 | $1,197 | 15.3% | 31.3% |
| 92595 | Wildomar | 34,505 | $98,132 | $523,500 | $2,042 | 8.2% | 29.9% |
| 92596 | Winchester | 36,725 | $120,860 | $615,500 | $2,573 | 6.2% | 40.9% |