92260 ZIP Code
Palm Desert, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92260 |
| City/Town: | Palm Desert |
| County: | Riverside |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,039 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,548 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,747 |
| Median Home Value: | $424,100 |
| Land Area: | 31.4 sq miles
81.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6972, -116.4063 |
Population Information (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,039 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,725 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,314 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 57.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 810 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 980 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,527 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,479 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,659 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,863 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,899 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,643 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,850 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,060 | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,436 | 17.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,168 | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,665 | 5.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $424,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,478 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,747 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,728 | 67.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 7,019 | 32.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,650 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,078 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,584 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 717 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 981 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,595 | 18.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,591 | 26.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,961 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,333 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,406 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,750 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,253 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,904 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,548 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,346 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,421 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 925 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,043 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,243 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,330 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,848 | 14.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,489 | 69.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 645 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 100 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,293 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 117 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,550 | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,845 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,197 | 20.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,545 | 27.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,830 | 22.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 307 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,258 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92260 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 947 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 810 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,170 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,116 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,823 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,915 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,808 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,024 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,340 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,775 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92260 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,679 | 61.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,367 | 19.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 181 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 286 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,432 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92260 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 938 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 426 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 390 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,222 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 395 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,062 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,744 | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,432 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,407 | 19.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 909 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 323 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 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 (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,998 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,836 | 57.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,459 | 56.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,833 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92260 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,700 | 59.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,365 | 50.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,377 | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 874 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 327 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,345 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92260 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,141 | 37.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,006 | 23.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 633 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,264 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,042 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 894 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,554 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,200 | 14.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92260 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 503 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,967 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,046 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 6,389 | 29.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,693 | 30.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,737 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,053 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 209 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 85 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92260 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 546 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,750 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 10,067 | 46.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,050 | 32.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,052 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92260 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,234 | 69.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 252 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,931 | 26.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 178 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 102 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92260 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 769 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,155 | 48.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,619 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,185 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92260 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 429 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 175 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 184 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 567 | 5.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,553 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,128 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,724 | 28.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 890 | 9.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,314 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $978 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,478 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,728 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,112 | 41.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,121 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,808 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,960 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,368 | 16.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,947 | 54.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92260 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,230 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,255 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,684 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 444 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,685 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,912 | 22.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92260 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,574 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 242 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,034 | 36.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,045 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,154 | 38.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,853 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,037 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,831 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,245 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,857 | 35.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,154 | 60.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92260 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,999 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,875 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,684 | 55.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,993 | 40.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,108 | 22.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 198 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,904 | 83.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 362 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,135 | 1418.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,135 | 1418.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,135 | 1418.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 688 | 190.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 213 | 58.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,768 | 764.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 572 | 158.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92260 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,229 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,345 | 73.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,884 | 26.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,187 | 20.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 762 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 795 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 140 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92260 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,728 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,011 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Palm Desert, CA92260