City

Thousand Palms, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Riverside County  ·  California

👥7,662Population
💰$80,280Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$260,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32%Hispanic: 63.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White32.0%
Hispanic63.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma87 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,701 (35.1%)
Some College762 (15.7%)
Associates747 (15.4%)
Bachelors390 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,164 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College15.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,280 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$260,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,432/mo
Total Housing Units3,757
Vacant Units1,057

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
51%
About Thousand Palms, CA

Thousand Palms is a city in California, located in Riverside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,662 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Thousand Palms is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,280 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thousand Palms is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,432 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thousand Palms is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (63.87%).

Thousand Palms, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Thousand Palms
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92276 7,662 $80,280 $260,500 $1,432 4.2% 32.0% 78.5%