Moreno Valley, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92551

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

30,815
2,026/sq mi
$99,970
Median income
$474,000
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moreno Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
2,026
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 30,815 residents, producing a population density of 2,026 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 92551 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92551 sits at $99,970 (2% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,936. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $474,000 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $2,137 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92551 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 92551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92551.

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 92551, Moreno Valley, 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

30,815

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

2,026

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92551?

30.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 14.9%
African American 15.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%

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?

$99,970

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$25,936

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

37.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92551 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,970 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,627

Total Housing Units

8,444

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

4.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$474,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$2,137

Median Rent

1990

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

419

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+319%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92551 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 276
2021 +19.0% 328
2022 +18.6% 389
2023 +8.1% 421
2024 -0.5% 419

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 92551, employing approximately 22,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,117,963,000.

271

Businesses

22,245

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 66 24.4%
Health care and social assistance 31 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 28 10.3%
Retail trade 26 9.6%
Construction 25 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 23 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.1%
Finance and insurance 8 3.0%
Information 4 1.5%

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 92551 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 92551 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 92551 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 92551 ranks #5 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
92518 March Air Reserve Base, CA 1,162 3.0 mi
92553 Moreno Valley, CA 73,722 3.1 mi
92571 Perris, CA 52,516 4.1 mi
92508 Riverside, CA 35,000 5.8 mi
92557 Moreno Valley, CA 50,320 6.4 mi
92555 Moreno Valley, CA 39,076 6.3 mi
92570 Perris, CA 53,697 8.4 mi
92507 Riverside, CA 58,002 8.4 mi
92585 Menifee, CA 17,797 9.8 mi
92567 Nuevo, CA 9,459 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92551 in?
ZIP code 92551 (Moreno Valley) 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 92551?
ZIP code 92551 in Moreno Valley, CA has a population of 30,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92551?
The median household income in ZIP 92551 is $99,970, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92551?
The median home value in ZIP 92551 is $474,000, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92551 is Two or More Ethnicities at 21.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92551?
ZIP code 92551 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 22,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92551 are: Transportation and warehousing (66), Health care and social assistance (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (28). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92551 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. 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 92551?
In ZIP code 92551, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 92551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92551 is 37.2 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 92551?
In ZIP code 92551, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92551 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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