| City: | Riverside, California |
| Names to Avoid: | La Sierra |
| County: | Riverside County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:30:31 PM |
| Population: | 50,919 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 951 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 33.9355, -117.4923 |
| Land Area: | 10.176 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 92505 has 50,919 residents and 14,968 households (average 3.37 persons per household). The median age is 33.2 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (34.5%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.6%, 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: | 50,919Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 53,063Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 51,470Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,003.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $84,528Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14,968Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $520,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 48,132 | 48,803 | 49,435 | 49,064 | 49,319 | 49,705 | 50,110 | 51,322 | 53,282 | 54,706 | 52,807 | 52,696 | 53,063 |
| Decennial Census | 47,672 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 50,919 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.2
Male Median Age: 32.3
Female Median Age: 34.2
| 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 | 1,515 | 1,704 | 1,805 | 1,971 | 2,203 | 2,226 | 2,057 | 1,648 | 1,523 | 1,553 | 1,570 | 1,420 | 1,308 | 959 | 641 | 403 | 235 | 229 |
| Female | 1,536 | 1,637 | 1,852 | 1,984 | 2,053 | 2,283 | 1,911 | 1,696 | 1,633 | 1,683 | 1,611 | 1,548 | 1,383 | 1,005 | 743 | 589 | 394 | 408 |
| Total | 3,051 | 3,341 | 3,657 | 3,955 | 4,256 | 4,509 | 3,968 | 3,344 | 3,156 | 3,236 | 3,181 | 2,968 | 2,691 | 1,964 | 1,384 | 992 | 629 | 637 |
| White: | 15,044 | 20.73% |
| Black: | 2,997 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 31,881 | 43.92% |
| Asian: | 3,926 | 5.41% |
| American Indian: | 875 | 1.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 280 | 0.39% |
| Other: | 17,580 | 24.22% |
| Total: | 72,583 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24,970 | 49.04% | 32.3 years |
| Females: | 25,949 | 50.96% | 34.2 years |
| Total: | 50,919 | 100% | 33.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 36,793 | 69.34% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 655 | 1.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9,707 | 18.29% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5,908 | 29.43% |
| Total Population: | 53,063 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 37,448 | 70.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15,615 | 29.43% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $84,528, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $25,770 (43.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,674. Family households earn a median of $92,348 versus $54,050 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,298). By gender, male median income is $52,301 and female is $48,120, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $4,181 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.6%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is just under the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,758 | $58,152 | $57,063 | $55,947 | $56,378 | $59,187 | $62,232 | $64,505 | $70,854 | $71,139 | $72,721 | $81,217 | $84,528 |
| Median Family Income | $62,935 | $60,639 | $57,825 | $57,246 | $57,176 | $60,565 | $65,364 | $69,443 | $74,934 | $77,783 | $80,311 | $88,400 | $92,348 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,477 | $37,274 | $40,439 | $41,440 | $39,827 | $39,763 | $38,125 | $37,833 | $41,856 | $45,230 | $47,593 | $51,529 | $54,050 |
| Median Male Income | $41,538 | $41,427 | $41,865 | $42,121 | $39,936 | $38,936 | $40,506 | $41,011 | $42,926 | $42,784 | $44,073 | $48,411 | $52,301 |
| Median Female Income | $36,148 | $36,754 | $36,710 | $35,143 | $33,280 | $33,282 | $32,817 | $31,911 | $35,898 | $38,489 | $40,076 | $45,525 | $48,120 |
| Employed: | 25,464 | 61.91% |
| Unemployed: | 1,467 | 3.57% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14,197 | 34.52% |
| Total: | 41,128 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6,766 | 26.57% |
| Service: | 4,921 | 19.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 5,454 | 21.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3,388 | 13.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4,935 | 19.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 25,464 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $520,800, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $242,800 (87.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $168,300. The median gross rent is $1,936, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $733 (60.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $397. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.24% (72.10% with a mortgage, 27.90% free-and-clear) and renters 48.76% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $278,000 | $237,800 | $225,900 | $232,100 | $245,800 | $277,500 | $309,700 | $330,900 | $352,500 | $378,200 | $408,100 | $463,500 | $520,800 |
| Less than $500: | 102 | 1.44% |
| $500 to $999: | 216 | 3.05% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,317 | 18.58% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,112 | 29.79% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2,013 | 28.40% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 866 | 12.22% |
| $3,000 or more: | 328 | 4.63% |
| No Rent: | 135 | 1.90% |
| Total: | 7,089 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,203 | $1,232 | $1,220 | $1,216 | $1,224 | $1,286 | $1,349 | $1,452 | $1,539 | $1,614 | $1,674 | $1,856 | $1,936 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,371 | 36.94% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,078 | 14.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7,089 | 48.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14,538 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14,538 | 94.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 786 | 5.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,324 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 9,538 | 62.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5,006 | 32.67% |
| Other Units: | 780 | 5.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,324 | 100% |
In 2023, 20.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 79.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (6.90%). The share of people in poverty is 9.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.75%). College enrollment is 27.03%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4,021 | 11.83% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,128 | 9.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10,450 | 30.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,209 | 21.20% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,321 | 6.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,773 | 14.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,097 | 6.17% |
| Total: | 33,999 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 26,850 | 78.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,870 | 20.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 29,011 | 52.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 21,034 | 37.95% |
| No Insurance: | 5,382 | 9.71% |
| Total: | 55,427 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 50,045 | 90.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 14.0% | 13.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 10.6% | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.7% |
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: | 464 | 3.23% |
| Kindergarten: | 731 | 5.09% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,136 | 42.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,142 | 21.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,880 | 27.03% |
| Total: | 14,353 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,195 | 8.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10,009 | 69.73% |
ZIP Code 92505 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 775 business establishments, employing about 14,275 people with an annual payroll of $937,808,000. USPS data shows 15,273 residential mailboxes and 660 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 15,273Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 660Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 18,756Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,948Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,635Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 775Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $222,471,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $937,808,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14,275Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92505 is located in Riverside County, California, within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40140) and California's 39th and 41st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,637,725 people, about 1.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 92505. It covers 10.176 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: | 10.176 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 39,41Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 204.4, 316.54 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0662000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Riverside city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92505 is in the Alvord Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 14 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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.