Temecula, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92592
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 72,492
- 288/sq mi High-density area
- $134,313
- Median income Above-median income area
- $709,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Temecula pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 288
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92592 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 92592 (Temecula, CA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.2 in 2023 to 340.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92592 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Temecula, Riverside County, California, with 72,492 residents across 251.8 square miles, a density of 288 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92592 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,313 (32% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,504. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $709,000 (8% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,559; 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92592 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 92592
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Temecula, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92592.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
228 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
209 establishments
- Construction
Construction
171 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
128 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
126 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 92592, Temecula, 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
72,492
Population
251.8
Area (sq mi)
288
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92592?
37.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
14.4%
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?
$134,313
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$49,504
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92592 ranks nationally
Temecula, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$134,313 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
26,036housing units
26,036
Total Housing Units
25,004
Occupied Units
1,032
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$709,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$2,559
Median Rent
1998
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92592 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 219 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 252 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 301 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 312 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 340 |
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 1,470 business establishments in ZIP 92592, employing approximately 16,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,963,000.
1,470
Businesses
16,196
Employees
$814.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 228 | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 209 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 171 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 128 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 126 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 115 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 84 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.0% |
| Information | 21 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92592 vs 92591 →
ZIP 92592 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92592
Temecula (92592)
72,492 residents
- 92563
Murrieta (92563)
53,892 residents
- 92544
Hemet (92544)
44,734 residents
- 92591
Temecula (92591)
38,272 residents
- 92596 23,172
Winchester (92596)
23,172 residents
- 92059 1,618
Pala (92059)
1,618 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92592 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92592 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92592
Temecula (92592)
$134,313 median income
- 92596
Winchester (92596)
$132,538 median income
- 92563
Murrieta (92563)
$125,397 median income
- 92591
Temecula (92591)
$114,160 median income
- 92059
Pala (92059)
$99,803 median income
- 92544
Hemet (92544)
$73,596 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92592 ranks the highest 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 92592, 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 (72,492 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 92592 in?
ZIP code 92592 (Temecula) 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 92592?
ZIP code 92592 in Temecula, CA has a population of 72,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92592?
The median household income in ZIP 92592 is $134,313, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92592?
The median home value in ZIP 92592 is $709,000, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92592?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92592 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92592?
ZIP code 92592 has 1,470 business establishments employing approximately 16,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92592?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92592 are: Health care and social assistance (228), Professional, scientific, and technical services (209), Construction (171). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92592?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92592 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 92592?
In ZIP code 92592, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 92592?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92592 is 36.3 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 92592?
In ZIP code 92592, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92592?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92592 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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