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 High-density area
- $122,312
- Median income Above-median income area
- $610,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92532 (Lake Elsinore, CA) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.2 in 2023 to 312.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92532 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, home to 18,644 residents across 46.8 square miles, a density of 399 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92532 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,312 (20% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,370. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $610,900 (21% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,812; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92532 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 92532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Elsinore, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92532.
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 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 92532, Lake Elsinore, 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
18,644
Population
46.8
Area (sq mi)
399
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92532?
34.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
19.2%
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?
$122,312
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$42,370
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
42.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92532 ranks among California ZIPs
Lake Elsinore, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$122,312 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,583 California 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
8,362housing units
8,362
Total Housing Units
7,911
Occupied Units
451
Vacant Units
3.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,900
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,812
Median Rent
2006
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92532 vs 92587 →
ZIP 92532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92562
Murrieta (92562)
62,079 residents
- 92570
Perris (92570)
53,697 residents
- 92571
Perris (92571)
52,516 residents
- 92530
Lake Elsinore (92530)
50,216 residents
- 92584
Menifee (92584)
43,400 residents
- 92595
Wildomar (92595)
29,851 residents
- 92586 19,815
Menifee (92586)
19,815 residents
- 92532 18,644
Lake Elsinore (92532)
18,644 residents
- 92585 17,797
Menifee (92585)
17,797 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92532 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92532
Lake Elsinore (92532)
$122,312 median income
- 92562
Murrieta (92562)
$114,266 median income
- 92584
Menifee (92584)
$113,767 median income
- 92585
Menifee (92585)
$106,667 median income
- 92595
Wildomar (92595)
$106,047 median income
- 92587
Menifee (92587)
$104,290 median income
- 92571
Perris (92571)
$92,309 median income
- 92530
Lake Elsinore (92530)
$86,862 median income
- 92570
Perris (92570)
$79,393 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92532, 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 (18,644 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 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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