City

Thermal, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥17,909Population
💰$36,087Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$139,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓19.1%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊14.8%Unemployment▲ 202% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.1%Hispanic: 88.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White10.1%
Hispanic88.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment14.8% ▲ 202% above avg
No HS Diploma348 (5.8%)
HS Graduate2,961 (49.2%)
Some College810 (13.5%)
Associates747 (12.4%)
Bachelors538 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree614 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,087 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$139,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units7,030
Vacant Units1,234

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Thermal, CA

Thermal is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,909 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Thermal is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,087 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Thermal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thermal is less-educated. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thermal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92274 17,909 $36,087 $139,900 $903 14.8% 19.1% 75.1%