City

Desert Hot Springs, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥49,542Population
💰$50,227Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$259,246Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28%Hispanic: 61.2%Black: 6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White28.0%
Hispanic61.2%
Black6.0%
Asian1.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma1,497 (5.3%)
HS Graduate10,485 (37.1%)
Some College3,785 (13.4%)
Associates5,284 (18.7%)
Bachelors2,416 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree4,812 (17%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College13.4%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.2%Renter: 39.9%Tenure
Owner60.2%
Renter39.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,227 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$259,245 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,296/mo
Total Housing Units21,983
Vacant Units4,033

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Desert Hot Springs, CA

Desert Hot Springs is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 49,542 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.28 years.

Economically, Desert Hot Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,226 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Desert Hot Springs is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,245, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,296 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Desert Hot Springs is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.15%).

Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92240 40,918 $51,284 $294,200 $1,367 6.8% 25.0% 55.7%
92241 8,624 $45,210 $93,400 $961 9.0% 27.7% 81.1%