Thermal, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92274
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,801
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $38,654
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thermal pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92274 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 92274 (Thermal, CA) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 92274 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thermal, Riverside County, California, home to 19,801 residents across 463.7 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92274 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,654 (62% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,602. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,800 (79% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $925; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92274 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 92274
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thermal, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92274.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 11
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 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 92274, Thermal, 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
19,801
Population
463.7
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92274?
35.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
42.8%
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?
$38,654
Median Household Income
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$19,602
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92274 ranks among California ZIPs
Thermal, 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)
$38,654 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
6,673housing units
6,673
Total Housing Units
5,734
Occupied Units
939
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,800
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 92274, employing approximately 1,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,362,000.
135
Businesses
1,627
Employees
$91.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 8.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.0% |
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 92274 vs 92254 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92254 | Mecca, CA | 12,768 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92274, 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 (19,801 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 92274 in?
ZIP code 92274 (Thermal) 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 92274?
ZIP code 92274 in Thermal, CA has a population of 19,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92274?
The median household income in ZIP 92274 is $38,654, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92274?
The median home value in ZIP 92274 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92274?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92274 is Two or More Ethnicities at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92274?
ZIP code 92274 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92274?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92274 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92274?
In ZIP code 92274, 30.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.9% 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 92274?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92274 is 28.9 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 92274?
In ZIP code 92274, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92274?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92274 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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