92234 ZIP Code — Cathedral City, CA
Riverside County, California
ZIP code 92234 is located in Cathedral City, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 14.76 square miles and serves a population of 51,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.
About ZIP code 92234
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $381,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($63,209) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,964
population
14.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92234 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92234
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cathedral City | Acceptable |
| Cathedral City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92270 Rancho Mirage (3.8 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (4.7 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (4.7 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (4.7 mi)
92264 Palm Springs (7 mi)
92262 Palm Springs (7.8 mi)
92241 Desert Hot Springs (7.9 mi)
92211 Palm Desert (8.4 mi)
92260 Palm Desert (8.9 mi)
92561 Mountain Center (10.4 mi)
92240 Desert Hot Springs (10.6 mi)
92210 Indian Wells (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,964 |
| Population density | 3,521 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8142 |
| Longitude | -116.4630 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 760 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.7% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.2% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
51,964
Population
3,521
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$63,209
Median household income
$34,807
Per capita income
$381,800
Median home value
$1,445
Median monthly rent
64.3%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
16,619
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,330
Under 5
1,247
1,376
5–9
1,290
1,647
10–14
1,543
1,798
15–19
1,686
1,729
20–24
1,621
3,412
25–34
3,198
3,404
35–44
3,191
3,274
45–54
3,069
2,000
55–59
1,874
2,034
60–64
1,907
2,641
65–74
2,475
1,739
75–84
1,629
439
85+
411
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,485 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 41,479 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,334 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.1%
Hispanic or Latino
27%
Two or more races
14.7%
Other race
14.1%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,710 | 36.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,177 | 27% |
| Two or more races | 10,460 | 14.7% |
| Other race | 10,029 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 3,590 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,026 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 988 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.7% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.2% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $63,209 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
12.9%
$300k–$500k
43.6%
$500k–$1M
22.9%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,445 |
| Owner occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter occupied | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 19.2% |
| Single-family detached | 57.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.8% |
| Electricity | 20.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,532 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,179 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,295 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,862 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,953 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,893 | 36.5% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 30.1% |
| Married | 44.9% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 329 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 540 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,477 | 39.9% |
| High school | 2,761 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,119 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
20.8%
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Retail trade
13.7%
Professional & management
13.2%
Construction
7.0%
Other services
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 31.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
26.1%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,921 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.7% |
| Public insurance | 51.1% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,387 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 8,283 | 16.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,995 | 14.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 177 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,092 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,650 | 70.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,825 | 68.9% |
| Born in different state | 26,655 | 51.3% |
| Foreign born | 825 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,314 | 29.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,128 | 53.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,870 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 2,623 | 5% |
| Arab | 1,428 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 382 | 0.7% |
| English | 220 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 125 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 115 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 88 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92234
What part of Cathedral City is ZIP code 92234?
ZIP code 92234 covers a portion of Cathedral City, California, within Riverside County.
What county is ZIP code 92234 in?
ZIP code 92234 falls within Riverside County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92234?
17% of residents in ZIP code 92234 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92234?
The median home value in ZIP code 92234 is $381,800.
Does ZIP code 92234 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 92234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 92234?
ZIP code 92234 has an estimated population of 51,964 residents, with a density of 3,520 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92234 in?
ZIP code 92234 observes the PST timezone.