Palm Desert, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92260
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,753
- 432/sq mi High-density area
- $70,091
- Median income Near-median income area
- $489,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palm Desert pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 432
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92260 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 92260 (Palm Desert, CA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 340.4 in 2023 to 358.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92260 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, with 31,753 residents across 73.5 square miles, a density of 432 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,091 (31% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,231. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $489,500 (37% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,739; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92260 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 92260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palm Desert, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92260.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
306 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
208 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
203 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
165 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 92260, Palm Desert, 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
31,753
Population
73.5
Area (sq mi)
432
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92260?
59.2
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
17.7%
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?
$70,091
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$54,231
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92260 ranks nationally
Palm Desert, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,091 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
21,919housing units
21,919
Total Housing Units
14,709
Occupied Units
7,210
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$489,500
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,739
Median Rent
1982
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92260 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 225 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 267 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 326 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 340 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 358 |
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 1,604 business establishments in ZIP 92260, employing approximately 20,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $918,659,000.
1,604
Businesses
20,177
Employees
$918.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 306 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 208 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 203 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 183 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 165 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 126 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 115 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 0.9% |
| Information | 14 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 92260 vs 92210 →
ZIP 92260 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
- 92253
La Quinta (92253)
37,262 residents
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
31,753 residents
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
24,294 residents
- 92264 19,383
Palm Springs (92264)
19,383 residents
- 92270 17,220
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
- 92210 4,677
Indian Wells (92210)
4,677 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92260 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92210
Indian Wells (92210)
$162,990 median income
- 92270
Rancho Mirage (92270)
$107,364 median income
- 92253
La Quinta (92253)
$99,277 median income
- 92211
Palm Desert (92211)
$88,477 median income
- 92264
Palm Springs (92264)
$77,688 median income
- 92276
Thousand Palms (92276)
$77,000 median income
- 92234
Cathedral City (92234)
$73,572 median income
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
$70,091 median income
- 92241 $46,888
Desert Hot Springs (92241)
$46,888 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92260 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92210 | Indian Wells, CA | 4,677 | 3.7 mi |
| 92270 | Rancho Mirage, CA | 17,220 | 4.3 mi |
| 92264 | Palm Springs, CA | 19,383 | 6.0 mi |
| 92211 | Palm Desert, CA | 24,294 | 5.7 mi |
| 92276 | Thousand Palms, CA | 7,585 | 8.3 mi |
| 92234 | Cathedral City, CA | 51,151 | 8.5 mi |
| 92253 | La Quinta, CA | 37,262 | 8.1 mi |
| 92241 | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 8,803 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92260, 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 (31,753 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 92260 in?
ZIP code 92260 (Palm Desert) 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 92260?
ZIP code 92260 in Palm Desert, CA has a population of 31,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92260?
The median household income in ZIP 92260 is $70,091, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92260?
The median home value in ZIP 92260 is $489,500, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92260 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92260?
ZIP code 92260 has 1,604 business establishments employing approximately 20,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92260 are: Retail trade (306), Professional, scientific, and technical services (208), Health care and social assistance (203). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92260 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 92260?
In ZIP code 92260, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 92260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92260 is 20.2 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 92260?
In ZIP code 92260, 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 92260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92260 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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