City

Mecca, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥10,779Population
💰$43,464Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$206,900Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 98.8%Other: 0.7%Race
Hispanic98.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
14%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.35
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma433 (14.7%)
HS Graduate1,386 (47%)
Some College300 (10.2%)
Associates283 (9.6%)
Bachelors355 (12%)
Graduate Degree193 (6.5%)

Education

No HS: 14.7%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
No HS14.7%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College10.2%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,464 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$206,900 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units3,701
Vacant Units482

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
51%
About Mecca, CA

Mecca is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,779 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Mecca is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,464 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mecca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mecca is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (98.81%).

Mecca, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Mecca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92254 10,779 $43,464 $206,900 $961 7.3% 18.6% 62.4%