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
$96,268
Median income
$597,300
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.5 square miles in Riverside, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 84,519 residents, producing a population density of 1,091 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 92503 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92503 sits at $96,268 (5% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,978. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $597,300 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,884 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92503 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 92503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92503.

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 92503, Riverside, 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

84,519

Population

77.5

Area (sq mi)

1,091

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92503?

35.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

28.1%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%

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

$34,978

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92503 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

26,080

Total Housing Units

25,057

Occupied Units

1,023

Vacant Units

3.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$597,300

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,884

Median Rent

1980

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

+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

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ZIP 92503 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 92503 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92503 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 92503 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
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

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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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