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
$107,364
Median income
$807,200
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.1 square miles in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 17,220 residents, producing a population density of 249 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92270 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92270 sits at $107,364 (6% above the California average), while per-capita income is $86,840. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $807,200 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,510 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92270 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92270.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,220

Population

69.1

Area (sq mi)

249

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92270?

66.1

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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

$86,840

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92270 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,364 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,026

Total Housing Units

9,003

Occupied Units

6,023

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$807,200

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,510

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 92270 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 92270 ranks #7 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 92270 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 92270 ranks #2 of 9 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
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

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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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