Rancho Mirage, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92270
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,220
- 249/sq mi High-density area
- $107,364
- Median income Above-median income area
- $807,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rancho Mirage pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 249
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92270 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 92270 (Rancho Mirage, CA) rose +21.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.6 in 2023 to 344.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, home to 17,220 residents across 69.1 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,364 (6% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,840. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $807,200 (4% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,510; 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92270 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 92270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rancho Mirage, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92270.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
230 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 88
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 73
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Retail trade 68
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 67
Real estate and rental and leasing
67 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 92270, Rancho Mirage, 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
17,220
Population
69.1
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92270?
66.1
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
16.0%
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?
$107,364
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$86,840
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92270 ranks among California ZIPs
Rancho Mirage, 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)
$107,364 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
15,026housing units
15,026
Total Housing Units
9,003
Occupied Units
6,023
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$807,200
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,510
Median Rent
1986
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
+21.4%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92270 have increased 21.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 218 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 239 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 291 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 284 |
| 2024 | +21.4% | 344 |
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 752 business establishments in ZIP 92270, employing approximately 16,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,080,257,000.
752
Businesses
16,505
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 230 | 30.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 38 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.9% |
| Information | 13 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.8% |
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 92270 vs 92260 →
ZIP 92270 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
- 92262
Palm Springs (92262)
26,179 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92270 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92270 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
- 92262
Palm Springs (92262)
$71,672 median income
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
$70,091 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92270 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92260 | Palm Desert, CA | 31,753 | 4.3 mi |
| 92234 | Cathedral City, CA | 51,151 | 4.3 mi |
| 92211 | Palm Desert, CA | 24,294 | 5.5 mi |
| 92264 | Palm Springs, CA | 19,383 | 5.0 mi |
| 92276 | Thousand Palms, CA | 7,585 | 5.3 mi |
| 92210 | Indian Wells, CA | 4,677 | 6.7 mi |
| 92241 | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 8,803 | 9.4 mi |
| 92262 | Palm Springs, CA | 26,179 | 10.1 mi |
| 92253 | La Quinta, CA | 37,262 | 11.5 mi |
| 92258 | North Palm Springs, CA | 861 | 12.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92270, 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 (17,220 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 92270 in?
ZIP code 92270 (Rancho Mirage) 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 92270?
ZIP code 92270 in Rancho Mirage, CA has a population of 17,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92270?
The median household income in ZIP 92270 is $107,364, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92270?
The median home value in ZIP 92270 is $807,200, which is 190% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92270 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92270?
ZIP code 92270 has 752 business establishments employing approximately 16,505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92270 are: Health care and social assistance (230), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92270 increased by 21.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 92270?
In ZIP code 92270, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 92270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92270 is 25.3 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 92270?
In ZIP code 92270, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92270 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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