Blythe, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92225
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,310
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,725
- Median income Below-median income area
- $218,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blythe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92225 (Blythe, CA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.4 in 2023 to 241.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blythe, Riverside County, California, with 24,310 residents across 1548.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92225 reports a modest median household income of $55,725 (45% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,486. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $218,000 (72% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 57.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 92225.
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 92225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blythe, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92225.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 16
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 92225, Blythe, 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
24,310
Population
1548.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92225?
38.5
Median Age
64.6%
Male
35.4%
Female
18.4%
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?
$55,725
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$21,486
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92225 ranks among California ZIPs
Blythe, 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)
$55,725 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,454housing units
7,454
Total Housing Units
5,139
Occupied Units
2,315
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,000
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$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
14
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92225, 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 (24,310 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 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.
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