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
$84,906
Median income
$570,200
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.7 square miles in Riverside, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 47,672 residents, producing a population density of 1,506 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 92505 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92505 sits at $84,906 (16% below the California average), while per-capita income is $29,904. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $570,200 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $2,048 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92505 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 92505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92505.

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 92505, 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

47,672

Population

31.7

Area (sq mi)

1,506

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92505?

33.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

29.7%

Foreign-Born

White 24.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%

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

$29,904

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92505 ranks nationally

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

$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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,564

Total Housing Units

14,778

Occupied Units

786

Vacant Units

3.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$570,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$2,048

Median Rent

1979

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

+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

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ZIP 92505 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 92505 ranks #5 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 92505 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 92505 ranks #null 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
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

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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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