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Riverside, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92508

Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,000
1,260/sq mi
$147,674
Median income
$711,000
Median home value
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riverside pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,260
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92508 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92508 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverside, Riverside County, California, with 35,000 residents across 27.8 square miles, a density of 1,260 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92508 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,674 (45% above the California average), while per-capita income is $48,373. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $711,000 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,633 a month; 79.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 92508, plus 6 more within Riverside County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 92508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92508.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92508, 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

35,000

Population

27.8

Area (sq mi)

1,260

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92508?

37.0

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 43.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 13.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%

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?

$147,674

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$48,373

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92508 ranks nationally

Riverside, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$147,674 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,634

Total Housing Units

10,467

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

3.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$711,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$2,633

Median Rent

1999

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92508 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 235
2021 +15.5% 272
2022 +16.4% 316
2023 +2.8% 325
2024 +5.7% 343

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 689 business establishments in ZIP 92508, employing approximately 8,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,719,000.

689

Businesses

8,172

Employees

$323.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 106 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 100 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 70 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 9.9%
Retail trade 64 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 56 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 51 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.5%
Finance and insurance 27 3.9%
Wholesale trade 18 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.3%
Educational services 15 2.2%
Manufacturing 14 2.0%
Information 5 0.7%

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 92508 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 92508 ranks #8 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 92508 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 92508 ranks the highest 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
92518 March Air Reserve Base, CA 1,162 2.8 mi
92504 Riverside, CA 53,778 4.1 mi
92507 Riverside, CA 58,002 5.5 mi
92506 Riverside, CA 44,001 3.8 mi
92551 Moreno Valley, CA 30,815 5.8 mi
92553 Moreno Valley, CA 73,722 5.2 mi
92570 Perris, CA 53,697 7.3 mi
92503 Riverside, CA 84,519 6.8 mi
92557 Moreno Valley, CA 50,320 6.7 mi
92501 Riverside, CA 20,970 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Riverside County

92503 standard
Riverside, CA
Pop: 84,519
92509 standard
Jurupa Valley, CA
Pop: 75,196
92553 standard
Moreno Valley, CA
Pop: 73,722
92592 standard
Temecula, CA
Pop: 72,492
92882 standard
Corona, CA
Pop: 67,917
92562 standard
Murrieta, CA
Pop: 62,079

Related Areas

Riverside County Riverside, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92508 in? ▼
ZIP code 92508 (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 92508? ▼
ZIP code 92508 in Riverside, CA has a population of 35,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92508? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92508 is $147,674, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92508? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92508 is $711,000, which is 156% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92508? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92508 is White at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92508? ▼
ZIP code 92508 has 689 business establishments employing approximately 8,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92508? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92508 are: Construction (106), Health care and social assistance (100), Accommodation and food services (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92508? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92508 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 92508? ▼
In ZIP code 92508, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 92508? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92508 is 34.3 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 92508? ▼
In ZIP code 92508, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92508? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92508 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.