92240 ZIP Code
Desert Hot Springs, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92240 |
| City/Town: | Desert Hot Springs |
| County: | Riverside |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,755 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,469 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,344 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,328 |
| Median Home Value: | $272,600 |
| Land Area: | 35.7 sq miles
92.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9515, -116.5201 |
Population Information (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,755 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,269 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,486 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,915 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,339 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,369 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,541 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,819 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,395 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,134 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,524 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,406 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,989 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,384 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,447 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 493 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $272,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,277 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,328 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,278 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,050 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,505 | 52.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,773 | 47.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,772 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,154 | 12.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,752 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,277 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,987 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,932 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,269 | 8.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,401 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,469 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,897 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,352 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,344 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,221 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,834 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,387 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,276 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,993 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,746 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,025 | 11.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,228 | 44.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,161 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 383 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,051 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 62 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,621 | 21.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,249 | 22.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,977 | 41.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 25,655 | 62.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 21,459 | 52.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 253 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,934 | 9.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,076 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 921 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,769 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,399 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,211 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,902 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,792 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,186 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 744 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 278 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,090 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,138 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 199 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 124 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 864 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 224 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,804 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 341 | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 668 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,341 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,012 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 379 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 543 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,469 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,680 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,027 | 17.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 824 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 522 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,682 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,326 | 37.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,278 | 57.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,062 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,678 | 74.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,094 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,140 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,287 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,380 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,236 | 22.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,828 | 66.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 380 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 741 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 849 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 992 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 548 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 348 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,642 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 620 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,611 | 28.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,705 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,000 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,507 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,518 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,057 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 180 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 122 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 530 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,841 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,974 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,460 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,252 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 271 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,818 | 68.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 323 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,627 | 25.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 81 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 398 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,013 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,702 | 32.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,681 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,882 | 27.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 318 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 170 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 510 | 6.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 729 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,832 | 37.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,448 | 32.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 354 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 144 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,615 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $582 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,277 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,278 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,436 | 38.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,408 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,026 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,866 | 34.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,999 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,076 | 28.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,756 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,130 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,813 | 43.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 321 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,796 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,987 | 38.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,350 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 187 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 287 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,512 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,904 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,460 | 23.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,180 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,443 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,744 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,579 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 426 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,279 | 58.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,874 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,073 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,212 | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,233 | 69.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 856 | 26.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 493 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 123 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,581 | 72.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 203 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,174 | 5504.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,174 | 5504.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,174 | 5504.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 535 | 263.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 47 | 23.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 10.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,605 | 4731.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 224 | 110.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,840 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,338 | 48.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,502 | 51.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 18,306 | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 521 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 635 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,278 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,214 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Desert Hot Springs, CA92240