Moreno Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92557
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,320
- 1,033/sq mi High-density area
- $94,804
- Median income Above-median income area
- $525,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moreno Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,033
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92557 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 92557 (Moreno Valley, CA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 372.5 in 2023 to 396.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92557 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California, with 50,320 residents across 48.7 square miles, a density of 1,033 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92557 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,804 (7% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,326. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $525,100 (32% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,146; owner occupancy is 65.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92557 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 92557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moreno Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92557.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 92557, 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
50,320
Population
48.7
Area (sq mi)
1,033
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92557?
33.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
20.6%
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?
$94,804
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$32,326
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92557 ranks nationally
Moreno Valley, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,804 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,898housing units
15,898
Total Housing Units
15,272
Occupied Units
626
Vacant Units
3.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$525,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$2,146
Median Rent
1986
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
396
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+296%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92557 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +296% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 257 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 304 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 359 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 372 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 396 |
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 428 business establishments in ZIP 92557, employing approximately 3,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,885,000.
428
Businesses
3,639
Employees
$130.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 68 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
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 92557 vs 92553 →
ZIP 92557 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
- 92324
Colton (92324)
56,505 residents
- 92557
Moreno Valley (92557)
50,320 residents
- 92373
Redlands (92373)
33,423 residents
- 92551
Moreno Valley (92551)
30,815 residents
- 92354 21,559
Loma Linda (92354)
21,559 residents
- 92501 20,970
Riverside (92501)
20,970 residents
- 92408 15,271
San Bernardino (92408)
15,271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92557 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92373
Redlands (92373)
$101,271 median income
- 92551
Moreno Valley (92551)
$99,970 median income
- 92557
Moreno Valley (92557)
$94,804 median income
- 92354
Loma Linda (92354)
$83,847 median income
- 92313
Grand Terrace (92313)
$83,628 median income
- 92501
Riverside (92501)
$81,886 median income
- 92518
March Air Reserve Base (92518)
$79,219 median income
- 92553
Moreno Valley (92553)
$78,246 median income
- 92507
Riverside (92507)
$75,303 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92557 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92553 | Moreno Valley, CA | 73,722 | 3.4 mi |
| 92507 | Riverside, CA | 58,002 | 3.7 mi |
| 92354 | Loma Linda, CA | 21,559 | 5.5 mi |
| 92324 | Colton, CA | 56,505 | 4.5 mi |
| 92518 | March Air Reserve Base, CA | 1,162 | 5.7 mi |
| 92313 | Grand Terrace, CA | 12,025 | 5.2 mi |
| 92408 | San Bernardino, CA | 15,271 | 7.9 mi |
| 92551 | Moreno Valley, CA | 30,815 | 6.4 mi |
| 92501 | Riverside, CA | 20,970 | 6.8 mi |
| 92373 | Redlands, CA | 33,423 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92557, 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 (50,320 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 92557 in?
ZIP code 92557 (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 92557?
ZIP code 92557 in Moreno Valley, CA has a population of 50,320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92557?
The median household income in ZIP 92557 is $94,804, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92557?
The median home value in ZIP 92557 is $525,100, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92557 is White at 24.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92557?
ZIP code 92557 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 3,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92557 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Construction (68), Retail trade (56). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92557?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92557 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 296%. 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 92557?
In ZIP code 92557, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 92557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92557 is 33.5 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 92557?
In ZIP code 92557, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92557 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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