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
$134,313
Median income
$709,000
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92592 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 251.8 square miles in Temecula, Riverside County, California. The area is home to 72,492 residents, producing a population density of 288 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 92592 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92592 sits at $134,313 (32% above the California average), while per-capita income is $49,504. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $709,000 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $2,559 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92592 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riverside County, so you can benchmark 92592 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 92592

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92592.

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 92592, Temecula, 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

72,492

Population

251.8

Area (sq mi)

288

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92592?

37.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 5.9%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

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

$49,504

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92592 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

26,036

Total Housing Units

25,004

Occupied Units

1,032

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$709,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$2,559

Median Rent

1998

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

+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

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ZIP 92592 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 92592 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 92592 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 92592 ranks the highest 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
92591 Temecula, CA 38,272 4.6 mi
92059 Pala, CA 1,618 9.5 mi
92596 Winchester, CA 23,172 9.5 mi
92563 Murrieta, CA 53,892 8.2 mi
92544 Hemet, CA 44,734 12.7 mi

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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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