Riverside, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92503
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 84,519
- 1,091/sq mi High-density area
- $96,268
- Median income Above-median income area
- $597,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverside pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,091
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92503 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 92503 (Riverside, CA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 382.2 in 2023 to 403.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverside, Riverside County, California, with 84,519 residents across 77.5 square miles, a density of 1,091 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,268 (5% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,978. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $597,300 (23% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,884; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92503 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 92503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92503.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
298 establishments
- Construction
Construction
243 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
231 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
167 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
151 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 92503, Riverside, 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
84,519
Population
77.5
Area (sq mi)
1,091
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92503?
35.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
28.1%
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?
$96,268
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$34,978
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92503 ranks nationally
Riverside, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$96,268 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US 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
26,080housing units
26,080
Total Housing Units
25,057
Occupied Units
1,023
Vacant Units
3.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$597,300
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,884
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
403
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+303%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92503 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 268 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 313 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 366 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 382 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 403 |
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 1,750 business establishments in ZIP 92503, employing approximately 20,783 people with a combined annual payroll of $936,268,000.
1,750
Businesses
20,783
Employees
$936.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 298 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 243 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 231 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 167 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 151 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 91 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 83 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 79 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.8% |
| Information | 21 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 13 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
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 92503 vs 92504 →
ZIP 92503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92503
Riverside (92503)
84,519 residents
- 92509
Jurupa Valley (92509)
75,196 residents
- 92504
Riverside (92504)
53,778 residents
- 92505
Riverside (92505)
47,672 residents
- 92879
Corona (92879)
46,745 residents
- 92506
Riverside (92506)
44,001 residents
- 92508
Riverside (92508)
35,000 residents
- 92881 30,991
Corona (92881)
30,991 residents
- 92883 29,301
Corona (92883)
29,301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92503 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92508
Riverside (92508)
$147,674 median income
- 92881
Corona (92881)
$134,932 median income
- 92883
Corona (92883)
$132,969 median income
- 92860
Norco (92860)
$127,780 median income
- 92506
Riverside (92506)
$121,459 median income
- 92503
Riverside (92503)
$96,268 median income
- 92509
Jurupa Valley (92509)
$95,355 median income
- 92504
Riverside (92504)
$92,477 median income
- 92879
Corona (92879)
$92,229 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92503 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92504 | Riverside, CA | 53,778 | 3.1 mi |
| 92879 | Corona, CA | 46,745 | 5.2 mi |
| 92505 | Riverside, CA | 47,672 | 4.6 mi |
| 92509 | Jurupa Valley, CA | 75,196 | 8.4 mi |
| 92508 | Riverside, CA | 35,000 | 6.8 mi |
| 92506 | Riverside, CA | 44,001 | 5.7 mi |
| 92881 | Corona, CA | 30,991 | 5.9 mi |
| 92860 | Norco, CA | 27,198 | 6.8 mi |
| 92883 | Corona, CA | 29,301 | 9.0 mi |
| 92501 | Riverside, CA | 20,970 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92503, 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 (84,519 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 92503 in?
ZIP code 92503 (Riverside) 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 92503?
ZIP code 92503 in Riverside, CA has a population of 84,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92503?
The median household income in ZIP 92503 is $96,268, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92503?
The median home value in ZIP 92503 is $597,300, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92503 is White at 29.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92503?
ZIP code 92503 has 1,750 business establishments employing approximately 20,783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92503 are: Retail trade (298), Construction (243), Health care and social assistance (231). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92503 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. 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 92503?
In ZIP code 92503, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 92503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92503 is 34.0 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 92503?
In ZIP code 92503, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92503 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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