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
$114,266
Median income
$663,600
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.3 square miles in Murrieta, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 62,079 residents, producing a population density of 219 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 92562 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92562 sits at $114,266 (12% above the California average), while per-capita income is $48,139. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $663,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $2,344 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92562 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 92562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92562.

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 92562, Murrieta, 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

62,079

Population

283.3

Area (sq mi)

219

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92562?

36.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

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?

$114,266

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$48,139

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

38.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92562 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

22,641

Total Housing Units

21,613

Occupied Units

1,028

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$663,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$2,344

Median Rent

1997

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

+4.8%

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92562 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 92562 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 92562 ranks #2 of 6 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
92530 Lake Elsinore, CA 50,216 7.1 mi
92595 Wildomar, CA 29,851 6.7 mi
92532 Lake Elsinore, CA 18,644 10.1 mi
92590 Temecula, CA 3,660 8.4 mi
92587 Menifee, CA 16,675 11.2 mi

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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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