Desert Hot Springs, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92240
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,722
- 367/sq mi High-density area
- $54,023
- Median income Below-median income area
- $333,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Desert Hot Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 367
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92240 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 92240 (Desert Hot Springs, CA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 418.4 in 2023 to 426.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92240 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California, with 34,722 residents across 94.7 square miles, a density of 367 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92240 reports a modest median household income of $54,023 (47% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,798. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $333,300 (57% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,462; owner occupancy is 56.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92240 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 92240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92240.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 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 92240, Desert Hot Springs, 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
34,722
Population
94.7
Area (sq mi)
367
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92240?
35.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
28.5%
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?
$54,023
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$24,798
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92240 ranks nationally
Desert Hot Springs, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,023 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
15,798housing units
15,798
Total Housing Units
14,115
Occupied Units
1,683
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,300
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,462
Median Rent
1989
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92240 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 263 |
| 2021 | +20.6% | 317 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 399 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 418 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 426 |
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 372 business establishments in ZIP 92240, employing approximately 3,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,878,000.
372
Businesses
3,179
Employees
$131.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 84 | 22.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 92240 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
- 92262
Palm Springs (92262)
26,179 residents
- 92256 3,588
Morongo Valley (92256)
3,588 residents
- 92282 1,239
Whitewater (92282)
1,239 residents
- 92258 861
North Palm Springs (92258)
861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92240 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92234
Cathedral City (92234)
$73,572 median income
- 92262
Palm Springs (92262)
$71,672 median income
- 92282
Whitewater (92282)
$68,750 median income
- 92240
Desert Hot Springs (92240)
$54,023 median income
- 92258
North Palm Springs (92258)
$52,757 median income
- 92256
Morongo Valley (92256)
$51,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92240 ranks #4 of 6 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 92240, 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 (34,722 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 92240 in?
ZIP code 92240 (Desert Hot Springs) 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 92240?
ZIP code 92240 in Desert Hot Springs, CA has a population of 34,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92240?
The median household income in ZIP 92240 is $54,023, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92240?
The median home value in ZIP 92240 is $333,300, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92240 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92240?
ZIP code 92240 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 3,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92240 are: Construction (84), Accommodation and food services (57), Retail trade (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92240?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92240 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 92240?
In ZIP code 92240, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 92240?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92240 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92240?
In ZIP code 92240, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92240?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92240 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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