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 High-density area
- $147,674
- Median income Above-median income area
- $711,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92508 (Riverside, CA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.9 in 2023 to 343.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,373. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $711,000 (8% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,633; 79.4% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92508 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 92508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92508.
- Construction
Construction
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92508?
37.0
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
18.6%
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?
$147,674
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
10,634housing units
10,634
Total Housing Units
10,467
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
3.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$711,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92508 vs 92518 →
ZIP 92508 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
- 92553
Moreno Valley (92553)
73,722 residents
- 92507
Riverside (92507)
58,002 residents
- 92504
Riverside (92504)
53,778 residents
- 92570
Perris (92570)
53,697 residents
- 92557
Moreno Valley (92557)
50,320 residents
- 92506
Riverside (92506)
44,001 residents
- 92508
Riverside (92508)
35,000 residents
- 92551 30,815
Moreno Valley (92551)
30,815 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92508 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92508 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
- 92506
Riverside (92506)
$121,459 median income
- 92551
Moreno Valley (92551)
$99,970 median income
- 92503
Riverside (92503)
$96,268 median income
- 92557
Moreno Valley (92557)
$94,804 median income
- 92504
Riverside (92504)
$92,477 median income
- 92501
Riverside (92501)
$81,886 median income
- 92570
Perris (92570)
$79,393 median income
- 92518
March Air Reserve Base (92518)
$79,219 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92508, 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 (35,000 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 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.
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