92270 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92270, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92270 is a zip code in Riverside County, California, which covers Cathedral City-Palm Desert, with a total population of 17,129 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 92270 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92270.

The estimated population of people living in 92270 is 17,129, with a median age of 65.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92270 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,129
 -7.6% -4.71%
2020
18,537
+1.89%
-
2019
18,193
+0.65%
-
2018
18,075
+0.56%
-
2017
17,975
 - -

Population of 92270 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92270 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78.7%
81.9%
 -3.91%
Black/African American
1.6%
2.5%
 -36.00%
Native
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hispanic
12.9%
10.3%
 +25.24%
Asian
4.6%
3%
 +53.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.7%
 -23.53%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92270 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 92270 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92270 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92270 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 65 -0.31% 63.1 -1.56% 65.8 0%
2020 65.2 -0.91% 64.1 -0.47% 65.8 -1.5%
2019 65.8 -0.75% 64.4 -1.53% 66.8 -0.3%
2018 66.3 +0.61% 65.4 +1.24% 67 +0.3%
2017 65.9 - 64.6 - 66.8 -

The median age of the 92270 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 92270 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 342 -23.56% 263 +24.99% 255 324
10 to 19 505 +29.3% 419 -5.66% 611 391
20 to 29 431 -13.4% 214 +38.01% 303 302
30 to 39 376 +83.06% 386 -28.36% 716 259
40 to 49 863 -10.42% 864 -20.2% 767 673
50 to 59 1,221 -4.26% 1,191 1.2% 1,168 1,172
60 to 69 1,721 +4.74% 2,057 +1.7% 1,790 2,081
70+ 3,582 -11.22% 3,540 -11.32% 3,172 3,145

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92270 zip code is $95,158.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 92270.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,864.00
  • 45 to 64
    $129,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,355.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92270 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 92270, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 92270 is currently $147,469.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.00% of households in 92270 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 92270 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92270 is $76,278.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92270 by the total population of 92270.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92270 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92270 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92270 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92270 zip over the age of 16 is 15,936.

Of those people, a total of 41.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 92270 is 37.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 92270 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 388 20.10% 19.20%
20 to 24 years 169 79.90% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 436 79.40% 9.00%
30 to 34 years 644 81.50% 15.60%
35 to 44 years 855 86.40% 13.80%
45 to 54 years 1,650 77.60% 13.40%
55 to 59 years 1,606 64.10% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 1,616 52.40% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 4,339 28.60% 5.60%
75 years and over 4,233 9.40% 23.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92270. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,656 38.40% 10.30%
Black or African American 279 38.70% 7.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 131 32.10% 9.50%
Asian 706 77.10% 6.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 70.60% 0.00%
Other 589 62.00% 21.90%
Two or more races 558 54.80% 1.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,732 64.30% 9.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,917 37.00% 10.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92270 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 92270 is 5,948, with median earnings of $55,947.00.

Women in 92270 are earning approximately 61.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,948 $55,947.00
Male 3,587 $67,953.00
Female 2,361 $41,483.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92270 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,008 $106,750.00
Business and Financial 207 $97,266.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $83,646.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $39,934.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $135,083.00
Community and Social Service 165 $37,083.00
Legal 139 $75,972.00
Educational and Library 361 $55,729.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 376 $16,731.00
Healthcare Practitioners 672 $102,969.00
Healthcare Support 132 $18,220.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $64,737.00
Law Enforcement 97 $71,865.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $23,514.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 169 $60,112.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $34,196.00
Sales 703 $58,009.00
Office and Administrative Support 611 $35,391.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $51,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $48,281.00
Production 120 $28,911.00
Transportation and Material Moving 194 $21,037.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92270 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 92270.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 753 $111,806.00 255 $44,750.00
Business and Financial 153 $96,797.00 54 $120,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $83,646.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $141,364.00 41 $34,732.00
Community and Social Service 101 $34,705.00 64 $53,750.00
Legal 90 $103,125.00 49 $52,679.00
Educational and Library 200 $22,400.00 161 $59,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 247 $2,499.00 129 $29,950.00
Healthcare Practitioners 302 $219,464.00 370 $86,346.00
Healthcare Support 23 $97,788.00 109 $18,072.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $64,605.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 83 $71,596.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 154 $32,500.00 124 $18,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 135 $60,871.00 34 $57,763.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $15,391.00 134 $38,629.00
Sales 423 $58,503.00 280 $45,761.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $48,438.00 454 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $48,281.00 0 $0.00
Production 95 $28,931.00 25 $22,404.00
Transportation and Material Moving 164 $20,185.00 30 $32,917.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,817 households in 92270, with an average household size of 1.93 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,768 families living in the 92270 zip code with an average family size of 2.45 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 92270:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,246 114 408 4,049
Average Household Size 2.37 2.82 3.38 1.3
Total Families 4,246 114 408 0
Average Household Size 2.36 2.52 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 4,768 families living in 92270, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92270:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,998 housing units in 92270.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,817 58.79%
Vacant 6,181 41.21%

10.04% of the total 14,998 housing units in 92270 are rental units. This is approximately 1,506 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,072 are occupied by the owner - or 47.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92270 is $1,490.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92270 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    239
  • Less than $500
    202
  • $500 to $999
    291
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    266
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    287
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    41
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    151
  • $3,000 or more
    268

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92270 is $570,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92270 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    147
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    209
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    164
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    188
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    407
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,842
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,231
  • $1,000,000 or more
    884

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92270. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92270 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    197
  • 1940 to 1949
    128
  • 1950 to 1959
    720
  • 1960 to 1969
    835
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,769
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,979
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,061
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,527
  • 2010 to 2013
    741
  • 2014 or later
    41

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 92270 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    353
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,633
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,732
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,099

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92270 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92270 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92270.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    39
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    590
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    906
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    643
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    874
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    428
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    249
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    48
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    185
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    130
  • 90 or more minutes
    411

Summary

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