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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
$54,023
Median income
$333,300
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $24,798. Poverty here runs at 16.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $333,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,462 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 92240 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Riverside County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 92240?

35.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,798

Total Housing Units

14,115

Occupied Units

1,683

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$333,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92240 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92258 North Palm Springs, CA 861 3.4 mi
92262 Palm Springs, CA 26,179 6.8 mi
92282 Whitewater, CA 1,239 7.9 mi
92234 Cathedral City, CA 51,151 9.8 mi
92256 Morongo Valley, CA 3,588 9.8 mi

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.