Blythe, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92225

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

24,310
16/sq mi: $55,725
Median income: $218,000
Median home value: 9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blythe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 49th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 16
people per sq mi: 58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1548.4 square miles in Blythe, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 24,310 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 92225 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92225 sits at $55,725 (45% below the California average), while per-capita income is $21,486. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $218,000 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92225 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 92225

Retail trade

44
Accommodation and food services

40
Health care and social assistance

28
Transportation and warehousing

16
Other services (except public administration)

16

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92225, Blythe, CA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

24,310

Population

1548.4

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92225?

38.5

Median Age

64.6%

Male

35.4%

Female

18.4%

Foreign-Born

White 27.9%

African American 12.0%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%

Hispanic or Latino 58.8%

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?

$55,725

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$21,486

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92225 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,725 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 36.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,454

Total Housing Units

5,139

Occupied Units

2,315

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%

Renter 42.2%

$218,000

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1980

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92225 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.6%	161
2021	+16.7%	188
2022	+16.4%	219
2023	+1.7%	222
2024	+8.4%	241

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 231 business establishments in ZIP 92225, employing approximately 2,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,372,000.

231

Businesses

2,240

Employees

$103.4M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	44	19.1%
Accommodation and food services	40	17.3%
Health care and social assistance	28	12.1%
Transportation and warehousing	16	6.9%
Other services (except public administration)	16	6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing	13	5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	11	4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	10	4.3%
Construction	9	3.9%
Wholesale trade	9	3.9%
Information	9	3.9%
Finance and insurance	9	3.9%
Utilities	8	3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.3%

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

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Riverside County Blythe, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92225 in? ▼

ZIP code 92225 (Blythe) 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 92225? ▼

ZIP code 92225 in Blythe, CA has a population of 24,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 92225? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 92225 is $55,725, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 92225? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 92225 is $218,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92225? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 92225 is White at 27.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 92225? ▼

ZIP code 92225 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 2,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 92225? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92225 are: Retail trade (44), Accommodation and food services (40), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 92225? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92225 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 92225? ▼

In ZIP code 92225, 36.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 92225? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92225 is 19.0 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 92225? ▼

In ZIP code 92225, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92225? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 92225 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.