Thousand Palms, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92276

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

7,585
100/sq mi
$77,000
Median income
$268,700
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thousand Palms pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.9 square miles in Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 7,585 residents, producing a population density of 100 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 92276 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92276 sits at $77,000 (24% below the California average), while per-capita income is $30,074. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $268,700 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $1,495 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92276 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 92276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92276.

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 92276, Thousand Palms, 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

7,585

Population

75.9

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92276?

36.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 33.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%

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?

$77,000

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$30,074

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92276 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,000 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,756

Total Housing Units

2,752

Occupied Units

1,004

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$268,700

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$1,495

Median Rent

1984

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

444

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+344%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92276 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +344% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 267
2021 +12.8% 301
2022 +32.3% 398
2023 -4.0% 382
2024 +16.2% 444

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 92276, employing approximately 3,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,921,000.

226

Businesses

3,400

Employees

$162.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 30.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 16.8%
Wholesale trade 21 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.8%
Manufacturing 19 8.4%
Retail trade 16 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.3%

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 92276 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 92276 ranks #8 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 92276 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 92276 ranks #6 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
92211 Palm Desert, CA 24,294 4.6 mi
92241 Desert Hot Springs, CA 8,803 4.2 mi
92234 Cathedral City, CA 51,151 5.9 mi
92270 Rancho Mirage, CA 17,220 5.3 mi
92210 Indian Wells, CA 4,677 8.5 mi
92260 Palm Desert, CA 31,753 8.3 mi
92203 Indio, CA 25,605 8.2 mi
92264 Palm Springs, CA 19,383 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92276 in?
ZIP code 92276 (Thousand Palms) 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 92276?
ZIP code 92276 in Thousand Palms, CA has a population of 7,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92276?
The median household income in ZIP 92276 is $77,000, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92276?
The median home value in ZIP 92276 is $268,700, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92276?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92276 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92276?
ZIP code 92276 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92276?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92276 are: Construction (68), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (38), Wholesale trade (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92276?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92276 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 344%. 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 92276?
In ZIP code 92276, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 92276?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92276 is 21.9 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 92276?
In ZIP code 92276, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92276?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92276 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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