City

Mountain Center, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥1,891Population
💰$87,140Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$560,100Median Home Value▲ 101% above avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 22.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 7.9%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic22.3%
Asian0.6%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate312 (22.5%)
Some College73 (5.3%)
Associates402 (29%)
Bachelors213 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree376 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.5%
Some College5.3%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,140 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$560,100 ▲ 101% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,383/mo
Total Housing Units1,014
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
51%
About Mountain Center, CA

Mountain Center is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,891 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Mountain Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,140 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Center is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $560,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,383 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Center is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67%).

Mountain Center, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Mountain Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92561 1,891 $87,140 $560,100 $1,383 7.7% 42.5% 83.2%