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 High-density area
- $99,970
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California, with 30,815 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 2,026 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92551 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,970 (2% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,936. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $474,000 (39% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,137; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92551 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 92551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moreno Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92551.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Retail trade 26
Retail trade
26 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 92551, Moreno Valley, 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
30,815
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
2,026
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92551?
30.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
24.0%
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?
$99,970
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$25,936
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92551 ranks nationally
Moreno Valley, CA 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
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
8,627housing units
8,627
Total Housing Units
8,444
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
4.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$2,137
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
-0.5%
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92551 vs 92518 →
ZIP 92551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92553
Moreno Valley (92553)
73,722 residents
- 92507
Riverside (92507)
58,002 residents
- 92570
Perris (92570)
53,697 residents
- 92571
Perris (92571)
52,516 residents
- 92557
Moreno Valley (92557)
50,320 residents
- 92555
Moreno Valley (92555)
39,076 residents
- 92508
Riverside (92508)
35,000 residents
- 92551
Moreno Valley (92551)
30,815 residents
- 92585 17,797
Menifee (92585)
17,797 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92551 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92508
Riverside (92508)
$147,674 median income
- 92555
Moreno Valley (92555)
$121,425 median income
- 92567
Nuevo (92567)
$107,610 median income
- 92585
Menifee (92585)
$106,667 median income
- 92551
Moreno Valley (92551)
$99,970 median income
- 92557
Moreno Valley (92557)
$94,804 median income
- 92571
Perris (92571)
$92,309 median income
- 92570
Perris (92570)
$79,393 median income
- 92518
March Air Reserve Base (92518)
$79,219 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92551, 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 (30,815 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 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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