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 Moderate-density area
- $77,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92276 (Thousand Palms, CA) rose +16.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 382.0 in 2023 to 443.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92276 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California, home to 7,585 residents across 75.9 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92276 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,000 (24% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,074. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $268,700 (65% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,495; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92276 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 92276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thousand Palms, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92276.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
38 establishments
- Wholesale trade 21
Wholesale trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Manufacturing 19
Manufacturing
19 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 92276, Thousand Palms, 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
7,585
Population
75.9
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92276?
36.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
17.4%
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?
$77,000
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,074
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92276 ranks among California ZIPs
Thousand Palms, 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)
$77,000 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,756housing units
3,756
Total Housing Units
2,752
Occupied Units
1,004
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,700
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,495
Median Rent
1984
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92276 vs 92211 →
ZIP 92276 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
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
31,753 residents
- 92203
Indio (92203)
25,605 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
- 92210 4,677
Indian Wells (92210)
4,677 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92276 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92276 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
- 92203
Indio (92203)
$97,311 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
- 92260
Palm Desert (92260)
$70,091 median income
- 92241 $46,888
Desert Hot Springs (92241)
$46,888 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92276, 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 (7,585 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 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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