92240 ZIP Code – Desert Hot Springs, California

Located in Desert Hot Springs, California, ZIP code 92240 is a large ZIP code within Riverside County with a population of approximately 40,755 residents. At $48,469, the median household income here runs well below the California average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $272,600, near the national average, with 56.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,277 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.

At 6.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. An estimated 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 35.6, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 92258, 92262, 92282.

ZIP Code 92240 Data

Population 40,755

Median Household Income $48,469

Median Home Value $272,600

Median Rent $1,277

Median Age 35.6

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

County Riverside County

State California

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ZIP 92240 vs. California vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 92240	CA Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	40k	22k	10k
Median Household Income	$48k	$94k	$73k
Median Home Value	$272k	$698k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,277	$1,805	$1,088
Median Age	35.6	41.5	43.2
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	7.2%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	18.9%	13.5%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	34.4%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
92258	NORTH PALM SPRINGS	547	$24,853
92262	PALM SPRINGS	25,856	$63,710
92282	WHITEWATER	1,361	$70,625
92256	MORONGO VALLEY	3,387	$45,938
92234	CATHEDRAL CITY	51,964	$63,209