Riverside, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92505
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 47,672
- 1,506/sq mi High-density area
- $84,906
- Median income Above-median income area
- $570,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverside pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,506
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92505 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 92505 (Riverside, CA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 388.8 in 2023 to 415.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverside, Riverside County, California, with 47,672 residents across 31.7 square miles, a density of 1,506 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92505 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,906 (16% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,904. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $570,200 (26% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,048; owner occupancy is 51.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92505 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 92505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92505.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
155 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 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 92505, 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
47,672
Population
31.7
Area (sq mi)
1,506
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92505?
33.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
29.7%
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?
$84,906
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,904
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92505 ranks nationally
Riverside, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,906 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
15,564housing units
15,564
Total Housing Units
14,778
Occupied Units
786
Vacant Units
3.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$570,200
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$2,048
Median Rent
1979
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
415
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+315%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92505 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 276 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 321 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 373 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 389 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 415 |
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 775 business establishments in ZIP 92505, employing approximately 14,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $937,808,000.
775
Businesses
14,275
Employees
$937.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 155 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 87 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
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 92505 vs 92860 →
ZIP 92505 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
- 92880
Corona (92880)
58,763 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
- 92337
Fontana (92337)
37,849 residents
- 92881 30,991
Corona (92881)
30,991 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92505 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92880
Corona (92880)
$151,155 median income
- 92881
Corona (92881)
$134,932 median income
- 92860
Norco (92860)
$127,780 median income
- 92506
Riverside (92506)
$121,459 median income
- 91752
Mira Loma (91752)
$115,177 median income
- 92337
Fontana (92337)
$107,678 median income
- 92503
Riverside (92503)
$96,268 median income
- 92509
Jurupa Valley (92509)
$95,355 median income
- 92504
Riverside (92504)
$92,477 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92505 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92860 | Norco, CA | 27,198 | 3.3 mi |
| 92879 | Corona, CA | 46,745 | 4.4 mi |
| 92503 | Riverside, CA | 84,519 | 4.6 mi |
| 91752 | Mira Loma, CA | 30,047 | 4.9 mi |
| 92509 | Jurupa Valley, CA | 75,196 | 5.6 mi |
| 92880 | Corona, CA | 58,763 | 6.7 mi |
| 92506 | Riverside, CA | 44,001 | 7.3 mi |
| 92504 | Riverside, CA | 53,778 | 6.0 mi |
| 92881 | Corona, CA | 30,991 | 7.7 mi |
| 92337 | Fontana, CA | 37,849 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92505, 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 (47,672 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 92505 in?
ZIP code 92505 (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 92505?
ZIP code 92505 in Riverside, CA has a population of 47,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92505?
The median household income in ZIP 92505 is $84,906, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92505?
The median home value in ZIP 92505 is $570,200, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92505 is White at 24.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92505?
ZIP code 92505 has 775 business establishments employing approximately 14,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92505 are: Health care and social assistance (155), Accommodation and food services (94), Construction (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92505 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 92505?
In ZIP code 92505, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 92505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92505 is 35.8 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 92505?
In ZIP code 92505, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92505 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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