Lake Elsinore, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92532

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

18,644
399/sq mi
$122,312
Median income
$610,900
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
399
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.8 square miles in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 18,644 residents, producing a population density of 399 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 92532 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92532 sits at $122,312 (20% above the California average), while per-capita income is $42,370. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $610,900 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $2,812 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92532 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 92532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92532.

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 92532, Lake Elsinore, 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

18,644

Population

46.8

Area (sq mi)

399

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92532?

34.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

19.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.6%
African American 7.9%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%

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?

$122,312

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$42,370

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

42.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92532 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,312 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,362

Total Housing Units

7,911

Occupied Units

451

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$610,900

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$2,812

Median Rent

2006

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92532 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 199
2021 +18.5% 235
2022 +16.7% 275
2023 +3.5% 284
2024 +9.9% 312

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 358 business establishments in ZIP 92532, employing approximately 3,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,453,000.

358

Businesses

3,451

Employees

$127.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 59 16.5%
Retail trade 46 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 44 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 41 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 33 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 21 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.2%
Finance and insurance 14 3.9%
Wholesale trade 11 3.1%
Information 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Manufacturing 6 1.7%
Educational services 5 1.4%

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 92532 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 92532 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 92532 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 92532 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
92587 Menifee, CA 16,675 2.9 mi
92570 Perris, CA 53,697 6.4 mi
92530 Lake Elsinore, CA 50,216 5.1 mi
92595 Wildomar, CA 29,851 5.8 mi
92586 Menifee, CA 19,815 6.1 mi
92584 Menifee, CA 43,400 7.7 mi
92562 Murrieta, CA 62,079 10.1 mi
92585 Menifee, CA 17,797 8.4 mi
92571 Perris, CA 52,516 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92532 in?
ZIP code 92532 (Lake Elsinore) 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 92532?
ZIP code 92532 in Lake Elsinore, CA has a population of 18,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92532?
The median household income in ZIP 92532 is $122,312, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92532?
The median home value in ZIP 92532 is $610,900, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92532 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92532?
ZIP code 92532 has 358 business establishments employing approximately 3,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92532?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92532 are: Construction (59), Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92532?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92532 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 92532?
In ZIP code 92532, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 92532?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92532 is 42.2 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 92532?
In ZIP code 92532, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92532?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92532 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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