City

Lake Elsinore, CA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥88,145Population
💰$93,135Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$493,912Median Home Value▲ 77% above avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.4%Hispanic: 53.6%Black: 4.9%Asian: 5.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White31.4%
Hispanic53.6%
Black4.9%
Asian5.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.47
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma2,639 (5.3%)
HS Graduate15,449 (30.7%)
Some College6,726 (13.4%)
Associates8,603 (17.1%)
Bachelors5,128 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree11,714 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.4%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,135 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$493,911 ▲ 77% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,977/mo
Total Housing Units26,978
Vacant Units1,615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Lake Elsinore, CA

Lake Elsinore is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 88,145 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.12 years.

Economically, Lake Elsinore is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,135 is above the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Elsinore is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $493,911, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,976 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Elsinore is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.59%).

Lake Elsinore, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lake Elsinore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92530 60,877 $84,799 $467,400 $1,705 5.8% 28.7% 68.0%
92532 27,268 $111,746 $553,100 $2,584 6.7% 43.4% 76.0%