Indio, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92203

Riverside County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,605
565/sq mi
$97,311
Median income
$553,700
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indio pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
565
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.4 square miles in Indio, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 25,605 residents, producing a population density of 565 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92203 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92203 sits at $97,311 (4% below the California average), while per-capita income is $44,639. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $553,700 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,891 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92203.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92203, Indio, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,605

Population

45.4

Area (sq mi)

565

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92203?

41.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 48.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$97,311

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$44,639

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92203 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,311 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,947

Total Housing Units

12,178

Occupied Units

2,769

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$553,700

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,891

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92203 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 200
2021 +17.5% 235
2022 +28.8% 303
2023 +11.2% 337
2024 +1.5% 342

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 553 business establishments in ZIP 92203, employing approximately 7,490 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,419,000.

553

Businesses

7,490

Employees

$352.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 121 21.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 12.7%
Retail trade 66 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 52 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 47 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 39 7.0%
Finance and insurance 19 3.4%
Manufacturing 14 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.8%
Wholesale trade 9 1.6%
Information 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Educational services 5 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 92203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92203 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92203 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92211 Palm Desert, CA 24,294 4.9 mi
92253 La Quinta, CA 37,262 7.2 mi
92236 Coachella, CA 41,083 6.3 mi
92210 Indian Wells, CA 4,677 6.5 mi
92241 Desert Hot Springs, CA 8,803 7.5 mi
92276 Thousand Palms, CA 7,585 8.2 mi
92201 Indio, CA 61,827 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92203 in?
ZIP code 92203 (Indio) is located in Riverside County, California. Riverside County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/riverside-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92203?
ZIP code 92203 in Indio, CA has a population of 25,605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92203?
The median household income in ZIP 92203 is $97,311, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92203?
The median home value in ZIP 92203 is $553,700, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92203 is White at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92203?
ZIP code 92203 has 553 business establishments employing approximately 7,490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92203 are: Construction (121), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (70), Retail trade (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92203?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92203 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92203?
In ZIP code 92203, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92203 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92203?
In ZIP code 92203, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92203 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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