Hemet, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92545
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,457
- 472/sq mi High-density area
- $63,770
- Median income Near-median income area
- $379,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hemet pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 472
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92545 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92545 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hemet, Riverside County, California, with 39,457 residents across 83.6 square miles, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92545 reports a modest median household income of $63,770 (37% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,645. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $379,800 (51% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,899; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92545 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 92545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hemet, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92545.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 38
Other services (except public administration)
38 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 92545, 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
39,457
Population
83.6
Area (sq mi)
472
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92545?
41.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
19.5%
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?
$63,770
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$33,645
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
39.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92545 ranks nationally
Hemet, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,770 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
17,589housing units
17,589
Total Housing Units
16,564
Occupied Units
1,025
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,800
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,899
Median Rent
1990
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
330
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+230%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92545 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 221 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 261 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 315 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 327 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 330 |
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 473 business establishments in ZIP 92545, employing approximately 8,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,971,000.
473
Businesses
8,142
Employees
$327.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 21.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 44 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.2% |
| Information | 13 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.8% |
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 92545 vs 92543 →
ZIP 92545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92563
Murrieta (92563)
53,892 residents
- 92584
Menifee (92584)
43,400 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
- 92585 17,797
Menifee (92585)
17,797 residents
- 92582 15,649
San Jacinto (92582)
15,649 residents
- 92567 9,459
Nuevo (92567)
9,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92545 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92545 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
- 92563
Murrieta (92563)
$125,397 median income
- 92584
Menifee (92584)
$113,767 median income
- 92567
Nuevo (92567)
$107,610 median income
- 92585
Menifee (92585)
$106,667 median income
- 92582
San Jacinto (92582)
$105,540 median income
- 92583
San Jacinto (92583)
$68,351 median income
- 92545
Hemet (92545)
$63,770 median income
- 92548
Homeland (92548)
$61,422 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92545 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92543 | Hemet, CA | 33,555 | 3.9 mi |
| 92582 | San Jacinto, CA | 15,649 | 5.3 mi |
| 92548 | Homeland, CA | 6,643 | 4.8 mi |
| 92596 | Winchester, CA | 23,172 | 6.4 mi |
| 92567 | Nuevo, CA | 9,459 | 7.0 mi |
| 92585 | Menifee, CA | 17,797 | 8.0 mi |
| 92583 | San Jacinto, CA | 30,236 | 7.5 mi |
| 92584 | Menifee, CA | 43,400 | 9.4 mi |
| 92563 | Murrieta, CA | 53,892 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92545, 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 (39,457 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 92545 in?
ZIP code 92545 (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 92545?
ZIP code 92545 in Hemet, CA has a population of 39,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92545?
The median household income in ZIP 92545 is $63,770, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92545?
The median home value in ZIP 92545 is $379,800, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92545 is White at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92545?
ZIP code 92545 has 473 business establishments employing approximately 8,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92545 are: Retail trade (103), Accommodation and food services (82), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92545 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 92545?
In ZIP code 92545, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 92545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92545 is 39.2 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 92545?
In ZIP code 92545, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92545 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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