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 High-density area
- $162,990
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,078,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 33.8 square miles in Indian Wells, Riverside County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,677 residents on file, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92210 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,990 (60% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $148,564. The poverty rate is 3.2%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,078,200 (40% above the average California ZIP), while 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,088.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92210 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 92210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indian Wells, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92210.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 92210?
67.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
9.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$148,564
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92210 ranks among California ZIPs
Indian Wells, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$162,990 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,083housing units
5,083
Total Housing Units
2,468
Occupied Units
2,615
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,078,200
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,088
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92210 vs 92211 →
ZIP 92210 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92234
Cathedral City (92234)
51,151 residents
- 92253
La Quinta (92253)
37,262 residents
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
31,753 residents
- 92203
Indio (92203)
25,605 residents
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
24,294 residents
- 92270 17,220
Rancho Mirage (92270)
17,220 residents
- 92276 7,585
Thousand Palms (92276)
7,585 residents
- 92210 4,677
Indian Wells (92210)
4,677 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92210 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92210
Indian Wells (92210)
$162,990 median income
- 92270
Rancho Mirage (92270)
$107,364 median income
- 92253
La Quinta (92253)
$99,277 median income
- 92203
Indio (92203)
$97,311 median income
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
$88,477 median income
- 92276
Thousand Palms (92276)
$77,000 median income
- 92234
Cathedral City (92234)
$73,572 median income
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
$70,091 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92210, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,677 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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