Moreno Valley, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92553

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

73,722
2,809/sq mi
$78,246
Median income
$453,100
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moreno Valley pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
2,809
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.2 square miles in Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 73,722 residents, producing a population density of 2,809 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 92553 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92553 sits at $78,246 (23% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,338. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $453,100 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,994 per month, and 51.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92553 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 92553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92553.

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 92553, 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

73,722

Population

26.2

Area (sq mi)

2,809

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92553?

31.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

28.7%

Foreign-Born

White 14.8%
African American 11.9%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%

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?

$78,246

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$25,338

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92553 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,246 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

20,623

Total Housing Units

20,042

Occupied Units

581

Vacant Units

3.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$453,100

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,994

Median Rent

1985

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

470

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+370%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92553 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +370% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 307
2021 +18.6% 365
2022 +19.1% 434
2023 +3.8% 451
2024 +4.3% 470

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 1,107 business establishments in ZIP 92553, employing approximately 15,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,463,000.

1,107

Businesses

15,017

Employees

$549.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 212 19.1%
Accommodation and food services 184 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 167 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 125 11.3%
Construction 83 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 78 7.0%
Finance and insurance 47 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 3.5%
Manufacturing 22 2.0%
Information 21 1.9%
Wholesale trade 16 1.4%
Educational services 12 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.8%

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 92553 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 92553 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92553 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 92553 ranks #9 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
92551 Moreno Valley, CA 30,815 3.1 mi
92557 Moreno Valley, CA 50,320 3.4 mi
92518 March Air Reserve Base, CA 1,162 3.0 mi
92508 Riverside, CA 35,000 5.2 mi
92507 Riverside, CA 58,002 5.6 mi
92354 Loma Linda, CA 21,559 8.7 mi
92506 Riverside, CA 44,001 7.1 mi
92571 Perris, CA 52,516 7.2 mi
92555 Moreno Valley, CA 39,076 7.4 mi
92324 Colton, CA 56,505 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92553 in?
ZIP code 92553 (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 92553?
ZIP code 92553 in Moreno Valley, CA has a population of 73,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92553?
The median household income in ZIP 92553 is $78,246, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92553?
The median home value in ZIP 92553 is $453,100, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92553 is Two or More Ethnicities at 15.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92553?
ZIP code 92553 has 1,107 business establishments employing approximately 15,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92553 are: Retail trade (212), Accommodation and food services (184), Health care and social assistance (167). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92553 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 370%. 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 92553?
In ZIP code 92553, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 92553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92553 is 32.3 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 92553?
In ZIP code 92553, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92553 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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