Desert Hot Springs, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92241
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,803
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,888
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- 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 among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92241 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 92241 (Desert Hot Springs, CA) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 511.6 in 2023 to 590.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California, home to 8,803 residents across 357.8 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92241 reports a modest median household income of $46,888 (54% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,373. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,000 (84% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $930; owner occupancy is 83.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92241 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 92241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92241.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 92241, 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
8,803
Population
357.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92241?
49.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
28.3%
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?
$46,888
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$30,373
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92241 ranks among California ZIPs
Desert Hot Springs, 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)
$46,888 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
6,148housing units
6,148
Total Housing Units
3,959
Occupied Units
2,189
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,000
Median Home Value
-84% vs state ZIP avg
$930
Median Rent
1983
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
+15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
590
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+490%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92241 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +490% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 304 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 364 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 435 |
| 2023 | +17.6% | 512 |
| 2024 | +15.3% | 590 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 92241, employing approximately 513 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,365,000.
96
Businesses
513
Employees
$22.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 35.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.1% |
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 92241 vs 92276 →
ZIP 92241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
31,753 residents
- 92203
Indio (92203)
25,605 residents
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
24,294 residents
- 92270
Rancho Mirage (92270)
17,220 residents
- 92241 8,803
Desert Hot Springs (92241)
8,803 residents
- 92276 7,585
Thousand Palms (92276)
7,585 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92241 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92270
Rancho Mirage (92270)
$107,364 median income
- 92203
Indio (92203)
$97,311 median income
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
$88,477 median income
- 92276
Thousand Palms (92276)
$77,000 median income
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
$70,091 median income
- 92241
Desert Hot Springs (92241)
$46,888 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92241 ranks #6 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 92241, 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 (8,803 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 92241 in?
ZIP code 92241 (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 92241?
ZIP code 92241 in Desert Hot Springs, CA has a population of 8,803 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92241?
The median household income in ZIP 92241 is $46,888, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92241?
The median home value in ZIP 92241 is $124,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92241 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92241?
ZIP code 92241 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92241 are: Construction (34), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92241?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92241 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 490%. 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 92241?
In ZIP code 92241, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 92241?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92241 is 27.4 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 92241?
In ZIP code 92241, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92241 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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