Murrieta, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92562
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 62,079
- 219/sq mi High-density area
- $114,266
- Median income Above-median income area
- $663,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Murrieta pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 219
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92562 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 92562 (Murrieta, CA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.4 in 2023 to 309.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92562 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Murrieta, Riverside County, California, with 62,079 residents across 283.3 square miles, a density of 219 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92562 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,266 (12% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,139. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $663,600 (14% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,344; 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92562 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 92562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murrieta, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92562.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
294 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
242 establishments
- Construction
Construction
233 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
171 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 92562, Murrieta, 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
62,079
Population
283.3
Area (sq mi)
219
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92562?
36.9
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
13.6%
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?
$114,266
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$48,139
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
38.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92562 ranks nationally
Murrieta, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$114,266 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
22,641housing units
22,641
Total Housing Units
21,613
Occupied Units
1,028
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$663,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$2,344
Median Rent
1997
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92562 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 206 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 244 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 285 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 295 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 310 |
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 1,928 business establishments in ZIP 92562, employing approximately 21,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,115,581,000.
1,928
Businesses
21,022
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 294 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 242 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 233 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 179 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 171 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 141 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 107 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 107 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 99 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 79 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 30 | 1.6% |
| Information | 29 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 92562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92562
Murrieta (92562)
62,079 residents
- 92530
Lake Elsinore (92530)
50,216 residents
- 92595
Wildomar (92595)
29,851 residents
- 92532 18,644
Lake Elsinore (92532)
18,644 residents
- 92587 16,675
Menifee (92587)
16,675 residents
- 92590 3,660
Temecula (92590)
3,660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92562 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92532
Lake Elsinore (92532)
$122,312 median income
- 92562
Murrieta (92562)
$114,266 median income
- 92595
Wildomar (92595)
$106,047 median income
- 92587
Menifee (92587)
$104,290 median income
- 92530
Lake Elsinore (92530)
$86,862 median income
- 92590
Temecula (92590)
$85,253 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92562 ranks #2 of 6 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 92562, 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 (62,079 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 92562 in?
ZIP code 92562 (Murrieta) 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 92562?
ZIP code 92562 in Murrieta, CA has a population of 62,079 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92562?
The median household income in ZIP 92562 is $114,266, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92562?
The median home value in ZIP 92562 is $663,600, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92562 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92562?
ZIP code 92562 has 1,928 business establishments employing approximately 21,022 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92562 are: Health care and social assistance (294), Professional, scientific, and technical services (242), Construction (233). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92562 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 92562?
In ZIP code 92562, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 92562?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92562 is 38.7 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 92562?
In ZIP code 92562, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92562 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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