Coachella, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92236
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,083
- 725/sq mi High-density area
- $68,393
- Median income Near-median income area
- $369,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coachella pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 725
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92236 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 92236 (Coachella, CA) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 387.6 in 2023 to 399.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coachella, Riverside County, California, with 41,083 residents across 56.7 square miles, a density of 725 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92236 reports a modest median household income of $68,393 (33% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,038. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $369,000 (52% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,142; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92236 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 92236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coachella, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92236.
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 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 92236, Coachella, 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
41,083
Population
56.7
Area (sq mi)
725
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92236?
33.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
39.8%
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?
$68,393
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$26,038
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92236 ranks nationally
Coachella, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,393 44th percentile higher than 44% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,785housing units
12,785
Total Housing Units
12,575
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
3.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,000
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,142
Median Rent
2000
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
399
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+299%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92236 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +299% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 245 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 286 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 349 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 388 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 399 |
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 446 business establishments in ZIP 92236, employing approximately 5,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,190,000.
446
Businesses
5,781
Employees
$250.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 74 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 92236 vs 92201 →
ZIP 92236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92201
Indio (92201)
61,827 residents
- 92236
Coachella (92236)
41,083 residents
- 92253
La Quinta (92253)
37,262 residents
- 92203
Indio (92203)
25,605 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92236 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92253
La Quinta (92253)
$99,277 median income
- 92203
Indio (92203)
$97,311 median income
- 92236
Coachella (92236)
$68,393 median income
- 92201
Indio (92201)
$66,758 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92236 ranks #3 of 4 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 92236, 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 (41,083 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 92236 in?
ZIP code 92236 (Coachella) 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 92236?
ZIP code 92236 in Coachella, CA has a population of 41,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92236?
The median household income in ZIP 92236 is $68,393, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92236?
The median home value in ZIP 92236 is $369,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92236 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92236?
ZIP code 92236 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 5,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92236 are: Construction (74), Retail trade (69), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92236 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 299%. 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 92236?
In ZIP code 92236, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 92236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92236 is 23.2 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 92236?
In ZIP code 92236, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92236 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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