Mecca, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92254
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,768
- 106/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,272
- Median income Below-median income area
- $215,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 3.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mecca pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 106
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92254 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92254 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mecca, Riverside County, California, home to 12,768 residents across 120.9 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92254 reports a modest median household income of $48,272 (53% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,380. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $215,800 (72% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $975; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92254 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 92254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mecca, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92254.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 92254, Mecca, 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
12,768
Population
120.9
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92254?
32.1
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
49.2%
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?
$48,272
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$19,380
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92254 ranks among California ZIPs
Mecca, 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)
$48,272 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,583 California 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
3,632housing units
3,632
Total Housing Units
3,328
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
3.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,800
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$975
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 92254, employing approximately 824 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,471,000.
64
Businesses
824
Employees
$33.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 23.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.7% |
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 92254 vs 92274 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92274 | Thermal, CA | 19,801 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92254, 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 (12,768 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 92254 in?
ZIP code 92254 (Mecca) 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 92254?
ZIP code 92254 in Mecca, CA has a population of 12,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92254?
The median household income in ZIP 92254 is $48,272, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92254?
The median home value in ZIP 92254 is $215,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92254 is Two or More Ethnicities at 46.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92254?
ZIP code 92254 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92254?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92254 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (15), Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92254?
In ZIP code 92254, 26.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% 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 92254?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92254 is 28.4 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 92254?
In ZIP code 92254, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92254 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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