| City: | Desert Hot Springs, California |
| City Alias: | Dsrt Hot Spgs |
| County: | Riverside County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:26:42 PM |
| Population: | 40,920 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 760 / 442 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 33.9539, -116.5385 |
| Land Area: | 35.72 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 92240 has 40,920 residents and 13,339 households (average 3.05 persons per household). The median age is 33.9 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.4%) and Other / Two or More Races (36.6%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 40,920Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 40,918Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 43,798Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,145.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,284Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13,339Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $294,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.47Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 32,695 | 33,178 | 35,078 | 35,878 | 36,206 | 35,684 | 35,434 | 34,447 | 35,278 | 36,214 | 39,173 | 40,755 | 40,918 |
| Decennial Census | 34,722 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 40,920 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.9
Male Median Age: 33.1
Female Median Age: 34.7
| 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 | 1,440 | 1,603 | 1,771 | 1,641 | 1,419 | 1,466 | 1,424 | 1,291 | 1,135 | 1,107 | 1,182 | 1,267 | 1,174 | 918 | 757 | 486 | 261 | 205 |
| Female | 1,299 | 1,533 | 1,700 | 1,515 | 1,322 | 1,407 | 1,497 | 1,368 | 1,350 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,213 | 1,133 | 961 | 733 | 485 | 277 | 280 |
| Total | 2,739 | 3,136 | 3,471 | 3,156 | 2,741 | 2,873 | 2,921 | 2,659 | 2,485 | 2,257 | 2,332 | 2,480 | 2,307 | 1,879 | 1,490 | 971 | 538 | 485 |
| White: | 13,995 | 23.59% |
| Black: | 2,909 | 4.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 25,515 | 43.00% |
| Asian: | 940 | 1.58% |
| American Indian: | 940 | 1.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 79 | 0.13% |
| Other: | 14,958 | 25.21% |
| Total: | 59,336 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 20,547 | 50.21% | 33.1 years |
| Females: | 20,373 | 49.79% | 34.7 years |
| Total: | 40,920 | 100% | 33.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29,528 | 72.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 300 | 0.73% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5,621 | 13.74% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5,469 | 27.10% |
| Total Population: | 40,918 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 29,828 | 72.90% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11,090 | 27.10% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $51,284, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is up $16,584 (47.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,224. Family households earn a median of $63,104 versus $25,458 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,646). By gender, male median income is $40,775 and female is $37,926, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $2,849 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.8%, which is slightly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,700 | $33,753 | $33,682 | $35,315 | $35,077 | $35,393 | $35,879 | $36,067 | $37,060 | $40,456 | $42,155 | $48,469 | $51,284 |
| Median Family Income | $38,459 | $36,023 | $35,742 | $36,823 | $36,096 | $37,177 | $38,755 | $40,689 | $42,500 | $51,133 | $51,298 | $61,352 | $63,104 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,064 | $26,909 | $24,657 | $26,277 | $23,368 | $24,740 | $23,633 | $24,327 | $24,294 | $24,106 | $22,343 | $25,726 | $25,458 |
| Median Male Income | $33,908 | $32,828 | $32,296 | $32,839 | $31,515 | $32,132 | $31,478 | $33,164 | $32,077 | $34,664 | $34,547 | $39,739 | $40,775 |
| Median Female Income | $27,351 | $27,553 | $27,453 | $27,363 | $28,205 | $29,410 | $31,171 | $31,436 | $32,301 | $33,451 | $33,395 | $36,016 | $37,926 |
| Employed: | 18,294 | 57.59% |
| Unemployed: | 1,336 | 4.21% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12,137 | 38.21% |
| Total: | 31,767 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,388 | 18.52% |
| Service: | 6,357 | 34.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,888 | 21.25% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,850 | 15.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,811 | 9.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18,294 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $294,200, which is much lower than the state median ($695,400), is up $141,400 (92.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,600. The median gross rent is $1,367, which is much lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $481 (54.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $379. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.73% (63.61% with a mortgage, 36.39% free-and-clear) and renters 44.27% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.72%, 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 | $152,800 | $125,100 | $119,200 | $121,000 | $124,000 | $140,400 | $153,300 | $175,600 | $197,600 | $218,600 | $230,300 | $272,600 | $294,200 |
| Less than $500: | 237 | 3.80% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,347 | 21.57% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,905 | 30.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,436 | 23.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 816 | 13.07% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 149 | 2.39% |
| $3,000 or more: | 101 | 1.62% |
| No Rent: | 253 | 4.05% |
| Total: | 6,244 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $886 | $887 | $927 | $928 | $937 | $932 | $944 | $958 | $988 | $1,063 | $1,126 | $1,277 | $1,367 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,000 | 35.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,860 | 20.28% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,244 | 44.27% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14,104 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14,104 | 88.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,873 | 11.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,977 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11,165 | 69.88% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,197 | 20.01% |
| Other Units: | 1,615 | 10.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,977 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 78.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 37.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 59.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.84%). College enrollment is 22.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3,327 | 12.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,382 | 9.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8,290 | 32.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,151 | 23.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,800 | 6.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,493 | 9.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,465 | 5.65% |
| Total: | 25,908 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 20,199 | 77.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,958 | 15.28% |
| Private Insurance: | 15,207 | 34.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 24,160 | 54.93% |
| No Insurance: | 4,613 | 10.49% |
| Total: | 43,980 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 39,367 | 89.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.6% | 22.0% | 24.5% | 26.5% | 29.0% | 27.6% | 28.9% | 26.9% | 23.5% | 18.6% | 21.7% | 16.4% | 16.2% |
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: | 347 | 3.23% |
| Kindergarten: | 251 | 2.34% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,603 | 42.84% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,169 | 29.50% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,374 | 22.10% |
| Total: | 10,744 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 598 | 5.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8,023 | 74.67% |
ZIP Code 92240 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 372 business establishments, employing about 3,179 people with an annual payroll of $131,878,000. USPS data shows 14,360 residential mailboxes and 364 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 14,360Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 364Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 15,309Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,576Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 981Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 372Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $27,421,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $131,878,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,179Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92240 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 0.88% of whom live in ZIP Code 92240. It covers 35.72 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.187 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: | 35.72 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.187 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: | 0618996Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Desert Hot Springs city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92240 is in the Palm Springs Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 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 October 1, 2025.