City

Sun City, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥48,891Population
💰$80,484Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$435,707Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.3%Hispanic: 44%Black: 6.6%Asian: 4.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White38.3%
Hispanic44.0%
Black6.6%
Asian4.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma993 (3.2%)
HS Graduate9,668 (31.1%)
Some College4,901 (15.8%)
Associates6,303 (20.3%)
Bachelors3,607 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree5,603 (18%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,484 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$435,706 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,986/mo
Total Housing Units18,506
Vacant Units1,139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Sun City, CA

Sun City is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 48,891 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.97 years.

Economically, Sun City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,483 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sun City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $435,706, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,985 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sun City is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.0%.

Sun City, CA offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Sun City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92585 29,500 $97,898 $499,800 $2,200 4.6% 32.7% 82.8%
92586 19,391 $53,991 $338,200 $1,660 9.1% 26.2% 73.4%