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Palm Springs, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92264

Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,383
144/sq mi
$77,688
Median income
$560,100
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palm Springs pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92264 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92264 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, home to 19,383 residents across 134.9 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92264 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,688 (24% below the California average), while per-capita income is $77,411. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. Housing costs here run $560,100 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,676 a month; 68.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Riverside County, letting you compare 92264 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 92264

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palm Springs, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92264.

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 92264, Palm 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

19,383

Population

134.9

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92264?

61.2

Median Age

60.7%

Male

39.3%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$77,688

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$77,411

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92264 ranks nationally

Palm Springs, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,688 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,482

Total Housing Units

11,448

Occupied Units

6,034

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$560,100

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,676

Median Rent

1975

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

483

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+383%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92264 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +383% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 288
2021 +16.3% 335
2022 +26.5% 424
2023 +2.3% 434
2024 +11.3% 483

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 611 business establishments in ZIP 92264, employing approximately 6,792 people with a combined annual payroll of $279,157,000.

611

Businesses

6,792

Employees

$279.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 102 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 14.4%
Retail trade 84 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 69 11.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 44 7.2%
Construction 36 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.8%
Finance and insurance 28 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.8%
Information 14 2.3%
Wholesale trade 12 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.5%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Educational services 7 1.1%

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 92264 vs 92270 →

ZIP 92264 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 92264 ranks #4 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 92264 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 92264 ranks #3 of 7 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
92270 Rancho Mirage, CA 17,220 5.0 mi
92234 Cathedral City, CA 51,151 6.3 mi
92260 Palm Desert, CA 31,753 6.0 mi
92262 Palm Springs, CA 26,179 9.5 mi
92561 Mountain Center, CA 1,661 9.2 mi
92276 Thousand Palms, CA 7,585 10.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92264 in? ▼
ZIP code 92264 (Palm 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 92264? ▼
ZIP code 92264 in Palm Springs, CA has a population of 19,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92264? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92264 is $77,688, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92264? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92264 is $560,100, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92264? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92264 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92264? ▼
ZIP code 92264 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 6,792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92264? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92264 are: Accommodation and food services (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88), Retail trade (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92264? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92264 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 383%. 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 92264? ▼
In ZIP code 92264, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 92264? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92264 is 21.7 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 92264? ▼
In ZIP code 92264, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92264? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92264 is 10.0% 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.