| City: | Desert Center, California |
| City Alias: | Eagle Mountain, Eagle Mtn |
| County: | Riverside County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:26:40 PM |
| Population: | 292 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 760 / 442 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.7534, -115.4468 |
| Land Area: | 517.019 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 92239 has 292 residents and 109 households (average 2.68 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.7%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 292Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 167Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,857Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 109Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $221,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 284 | 345 | 383 | 428 | 207 | 196 | 164 | 274 | 227 | 295 | 301 | 296 | 167 |
| Decennial Census | 223 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 292 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52
Male Median Age: 53
Female Median Age: 49
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 7 |
| White: | 183 | 51.12% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 101 | 28.21% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.56% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 2.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 59 | 16.48% |
| Total: | 358 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 138 | 47.26% | 53.0 years |
| Females: | 154 | 52.74% | 49.0 years |
| Total: | 292 | 100% | 52.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 154 | 92.22% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 6.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 7.78% |
| Total Population: | 167 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 154 | 92.22% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 7.78% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $72,857, which is well under the state median ($96,334), is up $15,774 (27.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,461. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $73,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $73,750). By gender, male median income is $73,750 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $73,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.5%, which is much lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 15.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (31.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,083 | $27,250 | $27,031 | $55,750 | $55,139 | $57,768 | $53,750 | $40,000 | $32,396 | $35,938 | $39,750 | $0 | $72,857 |
| Median Family Income | $63,750 | $34,000 | $38,750 | $56,500 | $55,972 | $58,125 | $58,125 | $0 | $32,005 | $32,210 | $33,125 | $36,815 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,500 | $19,091 | $19,844 | $39,063 | $0 | $0 | $38,250 | $0 | $65,938 | $66,000 | $83,125 | $91,000 | $73,750 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $19,000 | $19,375 | $19,886 | $0 | $20,114 | $0 | $0 | $61,071 | $60,893 | $63,214 | $66,250 | $73,750 |
| Median Female Income | $36,023 | $7,188 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $26,563 | $26,500 | $0 | $0 | $66,023 | $52,656 | $0 |
| Employed: | 51 | 33.55% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 5.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 92 | 60.53% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 15 | 29.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 17.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 31.37% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 21.57% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 51 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $221,200, which is well under the state median ($695,400), is up $121,200 (121.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $107,800. The median gross rent is $1,192, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,956), is down $483 (28.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,192. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.19% (32.56% with a mortgage, 67.44% free-and-clear) and renters 32.81% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 74.80%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,000 | $104,400 | $92,500 | $111,300 | $112,500 | $109,400 | $78,000 | $113,300 | $113,400 | $112,300 | $112,500 | $140,500 | $221,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 61.90% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 7 | 33.33% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 4.76% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,675 | $344 | $338 | $313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $99 | $0 | $1,833 | $2,375 | $0 | $1,192 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14 | 21.88% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 45.31% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 32.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 25.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 190 | 74.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 254 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 94 | 37.01% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 3.94% |
| Other Units: | 150 | 59.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 254 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 98.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 69.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 14.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 59.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 15.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 8.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 9.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 5.44% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 145 | 98.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 14.97% |
| Private Insurance: | 96 | 44.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 116 | 53.46% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 2.30% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 212 | 97.70% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 21.7% | 21.4% | 26.9% | 23.5% | 26.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 14.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 35.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 14.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7 | 50.00% |
ZIP Code 92239 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 60 people with an annual payroll of $4,910,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 7,201Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,299,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,910,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 60Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92239 is located in Riverside County, California, within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40140) and California's 25th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,637,725 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 92239. It covers 517.019 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,637,725Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 517.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 25Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1690.5 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0618982Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Desert Center CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92239 is in the Desert Center Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.