Indian Wells, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92210

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

4,677
138/sq mi
$162,990
Median income
$1,078,200
Median home value
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indian Wells pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92210 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.8 square miles in Indian Wells, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 4,677 residents, producing a population density of 138 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 92210 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92210 sits at $162,990 (60% above the California average), while per-capita income is $148,564. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,078,200 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92210 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92210 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 92210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92210.

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 92210, Indian Wells, 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

4,677

Population

33.8

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92210?

67.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$162,990

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$148,564

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92210 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$162,990 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,083

Total Housing Units

2,468

Occupied Units

2,615

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$1,078,200

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,088

Median Rent

1988

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

+31.8%

YoY Change (2022)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92210 have increased 31.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +6.5% 176
2019 +0.9% 177
2020 +3.5% 184
2021 +12.4% 206
2022 +31.8% 272

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 223 business establishments in ZIP 92210, employing approximately 4,872 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,739,000.

223

Businesses

4,872

Employees

$247.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 18.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 14.8%
Finance and insurance 26 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 21 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.1%
Construction 14 6.3%
Retail trade 12 5.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.0%
Wholesale trade 6 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.4%

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 92210 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 92210 ranks #8 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 92210 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 92210 ranks the highest 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 4.3 mi
92260 Palm Desert, CA 31,753 3.7 mi
92253 La Quinta, CA 37,262 4.8 mi
92276 Thousand Palms, CA 7,585 8.5 mi
92203 Indio, CA 25,605 6.5 mi
92270 Rancho Mirage, CA 17,220 6.7 mi
92234 Cathedral City, CA 51,151 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92210 in?
ZIP code 92210 (Indian Wells) 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 92210?
ZIP code 92210 in Indian Wells, CA has a population of 4,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92210?
The median household income in ZIP 92210 is $162,990, which is 114% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92210?
The median home value in ZIP 92210 is $1,078,200, which is 288% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92210 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92210?
ZIP code 92210 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 4,872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92210 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Real estate and rental and leasing (33), Finance and insurance (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92210 increased by 31.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 92210?
In ZIP code 92210, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92210?
In ZIP code 92210, 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 92210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92210 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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