92555 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92555, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92555 is a zip code in Riverside County, California, which covers Hemet-San Jacinto CCD, Perris Valley CCD, Riverside CCD, and San Gorgonio Pass, with a total population of 45,694 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 92555 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92555.

The estimated population of people living in 92555 is 45,694, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92555 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,694
 -1.87% +5.20%
2020
46,566
+4.76%
-
2019
44,452
+1.13%
-
2018
43,957
+1.2%
-
2017
43,436
 - -

Population of 92555 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92555 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
18.8%
20.7%
 -9.18%
Black/African American
20.5%
17.7%
 +15.82%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
50%
49.4%
 +1.21%
Asian
7.2%
8.9%
 -19.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92555 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 92555 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92555 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92555 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +4.2% 33 +2.17% 35.9 +4.36%
2020 33.3 +2.46% 32.3 0% 34.4 +5.2%
2019 32.5 +2.2% 32.3 +2.54% 32.7 +1.55%
2018 31.8 +1.92% 31.5 +5.35% 32.2 -0.62%
2017 31.2 - 29.9 - 32.4 -

The median age of the 92555 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 92555 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 3,549 -3.7% 3,400 -20.78% 3,372 2,722
10 to 19 3,123 +6.73% 3,349 +17.86% 3,320 3,943
20 to 29 3,898 -16% 3,601 -16.48% 3,307 3,026
30 to 39 2,973 +20.82% 3,214 +2.35% 3,626 3,252
40 to 49 2,526 +26.62% 2,831 +30.27% 3,234 3,758
50 to 59 2,705 -3.23% 2,879 -5.32% 2,577 2,727
60 to 69 1,402 +29.88% 1,866 +28.76% 1,856 2,454
70+ 915 +26.24% 1,205 +14.51% 1,167 1,353

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92555 zip code is $98,162.00.

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 92555.

  • Under 25
    $63,047.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,595.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,339.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,284.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92555 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 92555, 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 92555 is currently $111,539.00.

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.

9.47% of households in 92555 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 92555 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92555 is $29,698.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92555 by the total population of 92555.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92555 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92555 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
    11.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92555 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92555 zip over the age of 16 is 34,900.

Of those people, a total of 64.10% 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 92555 is 59.00%.

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 92555 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,563 29.00% 29.20%
20 to 24 years 3,313 71.20% 18.90%
25 to 29 years 3,020 83.60% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 3,292 81.30% 10.60%
35 to 44 years 6,675 80.60% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 6,208 80.10% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 2,999 69.50% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 1,943 50.30% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 3,408 18.30% 1.10%
75 years and over 1,479 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92555. 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 12,749 62.40% 6.30%
Black or African American 7,579 63.60% 13.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 264 88.60% 0.00%
Asian 2,710 57.70% 8.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8,402 66.10% 3.80%
Two or more races 3,196 69.70% 8.50%
Hispanic or Latino 16,793 67.60% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,939 58.50% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92555 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 92555 is 20,583, with median earnings of $44,566.00.

Women in 92555 are earning approximately 80.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,583 $44,566.00
Male 11,336 $50,524.00
Female 9,247 $40,424.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92555 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 1,980 $94,654.00
Business and Financial 976 $73,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 346 $121,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 130 $66,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 156 $51,538.00
Community and Social Service 432 $55,417.00
Legal 93 $201,146.00
Educational and Library 1,036 $54,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 283 $28,818.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,197 $72,179.00
Healthcare Support 814 $29,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 393 $40,054.00
Law Enforcement 407 $64,946.00
Food Preparation and Serving 716 $19,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 480 $24,604.00
Personal Care and Service 442 $35,904.00
Sales 2,047 $32,194.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,688 $37,766.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $30,625.00
Construction and Extraction 1,468 $46,892.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 738 $52,111.00
Production 862 $43,577.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,318 $60,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92555 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 92555.

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 1,244 $94,096.00 736 $99,141.00
Business and Financial 408 $73,902.00 568 $67,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 193 $92,083.00 153 $125,421.00
Architecture and Engineering 111 $72,578.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 122 $52,000.00 34 $42,500.00
Community and Social Service 144 $56,144.00 288 $38,523.00
Legal 46 $250,001.00 47 $142,946.00
Educational and Library 249 $66,016.00 787 $54,527.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $67,143.00 193 $28,202.00
Healthcare Practitioners 229 $104,063.00 968 $70,286.00
Healthcare Support 244 $25,732.00 570 $31,386.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 376 $40,326.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 205 $69,757.00 202 $58,304.00
Food Preparation and Serving 394 $12,468.00 322 $22,961.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 306 $30,865.00 174 $22,121.00
Personal Care and Service 222 $39,844.00 220 $18,611.00
Sales 935 $47,792.00 1,112 $26,218.00
Office and Administrative Support 744 $31,995.00 1,944 $38,596.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $65,625.00 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,441 $46,436.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 738 $52,111.00 0 $0.00
Production 695 $53,477.00 167 $34,450.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,199 $63,189.00 119 $35,699.00

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 11,493 households in 92555, with an average household size of 3.96 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 9,782 families living in the 92555 zip code with an average family size of 4.21 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 92555:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,132 893 1,757 1,711
Average Household Size 4.35 4.17 4.54 1.65
Total Families 7,132 893 1,757 0
Average Household Size 4.27 3.7 4.25 0

Poverty

Of the 9,782 families living in 92555, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92555:

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 11,950 housing units in 92555.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,493 96.18%
Vacant 457 3.82%

22.77% of the total 11,950 housing units in 92555 are rental units. This is approximately 2,721 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,741 are occupied by the owner - or 73.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92555 is $2,022.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92555 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
    31
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    15
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    122
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,176
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,087
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    256
  • $3,000 or more
    65

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92555 is $403,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92555 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    225
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    87
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    73
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    528
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6,602
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,111
  • $1,000,000 or more
    103

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92555. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92555 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    85
  • 1940 to 1949
    72
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    256
  • 1970 to 1979
    759
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,987
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,352
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,022
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,257
  • 2014 or later
    5

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 92555 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    118
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,774
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,023
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,578

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92555 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92555 that commute to work in a particular way.

41.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92555.

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
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    825
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,590
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,049
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,600
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    783
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,367
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    397
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    907
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,021
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,442
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,348

Summary

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