Hemet, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92543
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,555
- 735/sq mi High-density area
- $49,396
- Median income Below-median income area
- $278,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hemet pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 735
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92543 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 92543 (Hemet, CA) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 392.2 in 2023 to 426.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92543 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hemet, Riverside County, California, with 33,555 residents across 45.7 square miles, a density of 735 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92543 reports a modest median household income of $49,396 (51% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,698. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $278,500 (64% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,423; owner occupancy is 57.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92543 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 92543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hemet, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92543.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Construction 45
Construction
45 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 92543, Hemet, 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
33,555
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
735
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92543?
40.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
19.9%
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?
$49,396
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$27,698
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92543 ranks nationally
Hemet, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$49,396 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,549housing units
15,549
Total Housing Units
14,235
Occupied Units
1,314
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,500
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,423
Median Rent
1977
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92543 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 269 |
| 2021 | +18.9% | 319 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 372 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 392 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 426 |
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 586 business establishments in ZIP 92543, employing approximately 6,464 people with a combined annual payroll of $321,839,000.
586
Businesses
6,464
Employees
$321.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 25.3% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
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 92543 vs 92545 →
ZIP 92543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92544
Hemet (92544)
44,734 residents
- 92545
Hemet (92545)
39,457 residents
- 92543
Hemet (92543)
33,555 residents
- 92583
San Jacinto (92583)
30,236 residents
- 92596
Winchester (92596)
23,172 residents
- 92582 15,649
San Jacinto (92582)
15,649 residents
- 92567 9,459
Nuevo (92567)
9,459 residents
- 92548 6,643
Homeland (92548)
6,643 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92543 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92596
Winchester (92596)
$132,538 median income
- 92567
Nuevo (92567)
$107,610 median income
- 92582
San Jacinto (92582)
$105,540 median income
- 92544
Hemet (92544)
$73,596 median income
- 92583
San Jacinto (92583)
$68,351 median income
- 92545
Hemet (92545)
$63,770 median income
- 92548
Homeland (92548)
$61,422 median income
- 92543 $49,396
Hemet (92543)
$49,396 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92543 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92543, 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 (33,555 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Riverside County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92543 in?
ZIP code 92543 (Hemet) 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 92543?
ZIP code 92543 in Hemet, CA has a population of 33,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92543?
The median household income in ZIP 92543 is $49,396, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92543?
The median home value in ZIP 92543 is $278,500, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92543 is White at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92543?
ZIP code 92543 has 586 business establishments employing approximately 6,464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92543 are: Health care and social assistance (148), Retail trade (87), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92543?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92543 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 92543?
In ZIP code 92543, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 92543?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92543 is 34.0 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 92543?
In ZIP code 92543, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92543 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 92543's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 92543 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Hemet, CA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.