ZIP Code 92240, California
ZIP Code 92240 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 92240 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Riverside County, California. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 41,615. The land area covers 35.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,615 | ±1,446 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,115 | ±605 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,798 | ±634 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,115 | ±605 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,683 | ±392 |
| Median Home Value | $333,300 | ±$11,812 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,462 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,023 | ±$5,426 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,798 | ±$1,316 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,977 | ±1,321 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18,902 | ±1,225 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,529,933 (2024)
ID: 161108
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County | Official County Government |
4080 LEMON ST, 3RD FL, RIVERSIDE CA 92501-3634
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Palm Desert, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Cathedral City, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Desert Hot Springs, CA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Yucca Valley, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Desert Hot Springs, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Cabazon, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Desert Hot Springs, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Palm Springs, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Cathedral City, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cathedral City, CA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mayfield College
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College Vocational | 11.7 mi away | 35-325 Date Palm Dr Ste 101, Cathedral City, CA, 92234 |
7603285554
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 14380 PALM DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA, 92240 |
(760) 329-5926
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California Nurses Educational Institute
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College | 12.7 mi away | 72769 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270 |
7604165955
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PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 300 S. SUNRISE WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262 |
(760) 322-7323
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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
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College | 12.9 mi away | 34275 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270-2701 |
5597349000
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CATHEDRAL CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 33-520 DATE PALM DR., CATHEDRAL CITY, CA, 92234 |
(760) 328-4262
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Milan Institute-Palm Desert
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 75-030 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 203, Palm Desert, CA, 92211 |
7604694545
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THOUSAND PALMS LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 31-189 ROBERT RD., THOUSAND PALMS, CA, 92276 |
(760) 343-1556
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California Indian Nations College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr, Ste 222, Palm Desert, CA, 92211 |
7609339833
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YUCCA VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 57098 TWENTYNINE PALMS HWY., YUCCA VALLEY, CA, 92284 |
(760) 228-5455
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PALM SPRINGS RGNL AP, CA US, located 8.6 miles from ZCTA5 92240. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.5° | 47.6° | 59.0° | 1.14" | — |
| February | 73.7° | 49.7° | 61.7° | 1.11" | — |
| March | 80.6° | 54.4° | 67.5° | 0.51" | — |
| April | 86.7° | 59.1° | 72.9° | 0.09" | — |
| May | 94.7° | 65.9° | 80.3° | 0.02" | — |
| June | 103.6° | 72.7° | 88.2° | 0.00" | — |
| July | 108.6° | 79.4° | 94.0° | 0.25" | — |
| August | 108.1° | 79.8° | 94.0° | 0.14" | — |
| September | 101.8° | 74.4° | 88.1° | 0.24" | — |
| October | 91.1° | 64.5° | 77.8° | 0.20" | — |
| November | 78.7° | 53.4° | 66.0° | 0.23" | — |
| December | 69.2° | 46.2° | 57.7° | 0.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Garnet CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Desert Edge CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Cathedral City city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Morongo Valley CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Whitewater CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 92240. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.