Idyllwild, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92549
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,926
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $532,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Idyllwild pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92549 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 92549 (Idyllwild, CA) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.1 in 2023 to 327.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92549 covers 71.1 square miles in Idyllwild, Riverside County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,926 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92549 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,750 (27% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,070. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $532,300 (31% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,554; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92549 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 92549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Idyllwild, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92549.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 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 92549, Idyllwild, 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
3,926
Population
71.1
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92549?
48.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
19.4%
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?
$73,750
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$51,070
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92549 ranks among California ZIPs
Idyllwild, 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)
$73,750 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
4,036housing units
4,036
Total Housing Units
1,710
Occupied Units
2,326
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$532,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,554
Median Rent
1969
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92549 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 237 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 284 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 333 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 331 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 327 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 92549, employing approximately 1,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,237,000.
142
Businesses
1,146
Employees
$44.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 20 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 92549 vs 92230 →
ZIP 92549 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
- 92549 3,926
Idyllwild (92549)
3,926 residents
- 92230 2,550
Cabazon (92230)
2,550 residents
- 92561 1,661
Mountain Center (92561)
1,661 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92549 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92549 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92561
Mountain Center (92561)
$94,063 median income
- 92549
Idyllwild (92549)
$73,750 median income
- 92544
Hemet (92544)
$73,596 median income
- 92230
Cabazon (92230)
$48,704 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92549 ranks #2 of 4 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 92549, 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 (3,926 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 92549 in?
ZIP code 92549 (Idyllwild) 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 92549?
ZIP code 92549 in Idyllwild, CA has a population of 3,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92549?
The median household income in ZIP 92549 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92549?
The median home value in ZIP 92549 is $532,300, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92549 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92549?
ZIP code 92549 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92549?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92549 are: Accommodation and food services (29), Construction (20), Retail trade (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92549?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92549 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 92549?
In ZIP code 92549, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92549?
In ZIP code 92549, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92549 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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