Cathedral City, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92234
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,151
- 1,255/sq mi High-density area
- $73,572
- Median income Near-median income area
- $453,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cathedral City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,255
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92234 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 92234 (Cathedral City, CA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 348.9 in 2023 to 363.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, with 51,151 residents across 40.7 square miles, a density of 1,255 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,572 (28% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,551. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $453,100 (41% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,601; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92234 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 92234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cathedral City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92234.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
138 establishments
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
98 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 92234, Cathedral City, 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
51,151
Population
40.7
Area (sq mi)
1,255
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92234?
41.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
28.0%
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?
$73,572
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$36,551
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92234 ranks nationally
Cathedral City, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,572 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US 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
22,599housing units
22,599
Total Housing Units
18,979
Occupied Units
3,620
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,100
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,601
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
364
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+264%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92234 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 238 |
| 2021 | +18.2% | 281 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 343 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 349 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 364 |
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 902 business establishments in ZIP 92234, employing approximately 8,685 people with a combined annual payroll of $398,534,000.
902
Businesses
8,685
Employees
$398.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 138 | 15.3% |
| Construction | 129 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 127 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 98 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 92234 vs 92270 →
ZIP 92234 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
- 92240
Desert Hot Springs (92240)
34,722 residents
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
31,753 residents
- 92262
Palm Springs (92262)
26,179 residents
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
24,294 residents
- 92264 19,383
Palm Springs (92264)
19,383 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 92234 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92234 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
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
$88,477 median income
- 92264
Palm Springs (92264)
$77,688 median income
- 92276
Thousand Palms (92276)
$77,000 median income
- 92234
Cathedral City (92234)
$73,572 median income
- 92262
Palm Springs (92262)
$71,672 median income
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
$70,091 median income
- 92240 $54,023
Desert Hot Springs (92240)
$54,023 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92234 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92270 | Rancho Mirage, CA | 17,220 | 4.3 mi |
| 92276 | Thousand Palms, CA | 7,585 | 5.9 mi |
| 92264 | Palm Springs, CA | 19,383 | 6.3 mi |
| 92262 | Palm Springs, CA | 26,179 | 6.2 mi |
| 92260 | Palm Desert, CA | 31,753 | 8.5 mi |
| 92240 | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 34,722 | 9.8 mi |
| 92258 | North Palm Springs, CA | 861 | 8.6 mi |
| 92211 | Palm Desert, CA | 24,294 | 8.7 mi |
| 92210 | Indian Wells, CA | 4,677 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92234, 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 (51,151 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 92234 in?
ZIP code 92234 (Cathedral City) 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 92234?
ZIP code 92234 in Cathedral City, CA has a population of 51,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92234?
The median household income in ZIP 92234 is $73,572, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92234?
The median home value in ZIP 92234 is $453,100, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92234 is White at 36.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92234?
ZIP code 92234 has 902 business establishments employing approximately 8,685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92234?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92234 are: Retail trade (138), Construction (129), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92234?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92234 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 92234?
In ZIP code 92234, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 92234?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92234 is 19.9 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 92234?
In ZIP code 92234, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92234 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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