Winchester, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92596
Riverside County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,172
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $132,538
- Median income Above-median income area
- $648,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winchester pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92596 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 92596 (Winchester, CA) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.6 in 2023 to 292.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92596 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winchester, Riverside County, California, with 23,172 residents across 158.5 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92596 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,538 (30% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,137. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $648,700 (16% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,552; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riverside County, so 92596 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 92596
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92596.
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 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 92596, Winchester, 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
23,172
Population
158.5
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92596?
33.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
13.8%
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?
$132,538
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$40,137
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
42.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92596 ranks among California ZIPs
Winchester, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$132,538 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,583 California 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
10,791housing units
10,791
Total Housing Units
10,256
Occupied Units
535
Vacant Units
3.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$648,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$2,552
Median Rent
2007
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92596 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 202 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 238 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 283 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 283 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 292 |
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 330 business establishments in ZIP 92596, employing approximately 2,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,979,000.
330
Businesses
2,167
Employees
$92.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 65 | 19.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
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 92596 vs 92584 →
ZIP 92596 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
- 92584
Menifee (92584)
43,400 residents
- 92545
Hemet (92545)
39,457 residents
- 92591
Temecula (92591)
38,272 residents
- 92543
Hemet (92543)
33,555 residents
- 92596 23,172
Winchester (92596)
23,172 residents
- 92586 19,815
Menifee (92586)
19,815 residents
- 92585 17,797
Menifee (92585)
17,797 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92596 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92596 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
- 92584
Menifee (92584)
$113,767 median income
- 92585
Menifee (92585)
$106,667 median income
- 92545
Hemet (92545)
$63,770 median income
- 92548
Homeland (92548)
$61,422 median income
- 92586
Menifee (92586)
$57,708 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92596 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92584 | Menifee, CA | 43,400 | 5.8 mi |
| 92545 | Hemet, CA | 39,457 | 6.4 mi |
| 92563 | Murrieta, CA | 53,892 | 5.9 mi |
| 92591 | Temecula, CA | 38,272 | 7.7 mi |
| 92548 | Homeland, CA | 6,643 | 8.2 mi |
| 92543 | Hemet, CA | 33,555 | 6.9 mi |
| 92592 | Temecula, CA | 72,492 | 9.5 mi |
| 92586 | Menifee, CA | 19,815 | 8.4 mi |
| 92585 | Menifee, CA | 17,797 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92596, 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 (23,172 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 92596 in?
ZIP code 92596 (Winchester) 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 92596?
ZIP code 92596 in Winchester, CA has a population of 23,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92596?
The median household income in ZIP 92596 is $132,538, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92596?
The median home value in ZIP 92596 is $648,700, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92596?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92596 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92596?
ZIP code 92596 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 2,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92596?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92596 are: Construction (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92596?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92596 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 92596?
In ZIP code 92596, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 92596?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92596 is 42.5 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 92596?
In ZIP code 92596, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92596?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92596 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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