ZIP Code 92276 in Thousand Palms, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Thousand Palms, California
City Alias:Cathedral City, Cathedral Cty, Thousand Plms
Names to Avoid:
1000 Palms, Twentynine Palms
County:Riverside County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:27:37 PM
Population:7,953 [See All]
Area Code:760
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.8269, -116.3821
Land Area:37.008 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 92276 has 7,953 residents and 2,866 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.4%) and White (44.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.4%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,953Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7,662Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:9,497Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:214.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$80,280Source: Census ACS
Households:2,866Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$260,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,5647,5417,4297,9218,1807,8037,2787,7726,7488,1588,0528,2427,662
Decennial Census7,585------------------7,953------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.4

Male Median Age: 41.8

Female Median Age: 46.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male19423825429524925521621420019822330328322926118212394
Female183192251256216207184215206196242248314298269187167111
Total377430505551465462400429406394465551597527530369290205
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,51730.86%
Black:1120.98%
Hispanic:*4,72141.43%
Asian:2081.83%
American Indian:1311.15%
Hawaiian:40.04%
Other:2,70323.72%
Total:11,396100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,01150.43%41.8 years
Females:3,94249.57%46.5 years
Total:7,953100%44.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,36983.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:290.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,07514.03%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:18916.50%
Total Population:7,662100%
Total Native Population:6,39883.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,26416.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $80,280, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $36,772 (84.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,947. Family households earn a median of $84,949 versus $44,072 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,877). By gender, male median income is $43,827 and female is $41,616, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $2,211 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (39.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,508$43,292$42,842$43,917$42,861$43,308$41,302$44,970$52,333$58,814$56,055$68,504$80,280
Median Family Income$41,550$42,355$42,686$45,761$46,610$47,813$47,417$50,828$57,089$63,789$65,505$74,039$84,949
Median NonFamily Income$40,910$38,702$36,141$27,618$24,710$23,802$23,784$23,625$27,583$27,026$28,176$41,206$44,072
Median Male Income$27,441$33,963$33,192$43,513$45,033$41,423$36,385$40,790$39,339$40,559$41,437$41,784$43,827
Median Female Income$24,396$24,697$30,362$31,166$31,722$32,100$34,031$36,607$29,435$40,304$41,292$45,702$41,616
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,46956.44%
Unemployed:1512.46%
Not In Labor Force:2,52641.10%
Total:6,146100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:64418.56%
Service:1,35839.15%
Sales and Office:75921.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3048.76%
Production, transportation, and material moving:40411.65%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,469100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $260,500, which is far less than the state median ($695,400), is up $103,600 (66.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,900. The median gross rent is $1,432, which is much lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $243 (20.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.52% (55.47% with a mortgage, 44.53% free-and-clear) and renters 21.48% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.13%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$156,900$144,800$141,700$138,600$143,100$152,500$149,300$165,400$181,600$191,600$206,000$252,800$260,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:8113.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:24542.24%
$1,500 to $1,999:13923.97%
$2,000 to $2,499:10518.10%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:101.72%
Total:580100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,189$1,162$1,236$1,243$1,156$1,131$1,220$1,197$1,132$1,175$1,274$1,318$1,432
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,17643.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):94434.96%
Renter Occupied:58021.48%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,700100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,70071.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,05728.13%
Total Housing Units:3,757100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,79247.70%
Multi-Family Units:661.76%
Other Units:1,89950.55%
Total Housing Units:3,757100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 86.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 62.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 9.20%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 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 elementary (46.82%). College enrollment is 26.90%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3756.89%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3806.99%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,88534.65%
Some college, no degree:1,21422.32%
Associate's degree:3907.17%
Bachelor's degree:80114.72%
Graduate or professional degree:3957.26%
Total:5,440100%
High school or higher:4,68586.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,19621.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,93943.93%
Public Insurance:4,80153.54%
No Insurance:2272.53%
Total:8,967100%
Has Health Insurance:8,74097.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.0%6.3%9.7%7.0%7.0%9.2%10.2%10.6%10.1%9.8%11.5%12.3%9.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:422.03%
Kindergarten:120.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):97146.82%
High school (grades 9-12):49123.67%
College or graduate school:55826.90%
Total:2,074100%
Early Childhood:542.60%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,47471.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92276 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 226 business establishments, employing about 3,400 people with an annual payroll of $162,921,000. USPS data shows 3,479 residential mailboxes and 227 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,479Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:227Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,996Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,123Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:79Source: USPS
# of Businesses:226Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$40,621,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$162,921,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,400Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92276 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 0.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 92276. It covers 37.008 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:37.008 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:0678596Source: Census
Place Name:Thousand Palms CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


92277 | | 92275

Schools in ZIP Code 92276


ZIP Code 92276 is in the Palm Springs 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.

Della S. Lindley Elementary 31-495 Robert Rd.
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
District: Palm Springs Unified School District
Xavier College Preparatory High School 34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
District: Private SchoolNearby
Palm Valley School 35525 Da Vall Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
District: Private SchoolNearby
King's Schools Of The Desert 67675 Bolero Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92276


San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage 34275 Monterey Avenue
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2701
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute-Palm Desert 75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Type: Post Secondary
California Indian Nations College 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr, Ste 222
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Type: Post Secondary
Mayfield College 35-325 Date Palm Dr Ste 101
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Type: Post Secondary
California Nurses Educational Institute 5200 E. Ramon Rd. Suite I-1
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Type: Post Secondary
College Of The Desert 43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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