92239 ZIP Code — Desert Center, CA

Riverside County, California

ZIP code 92239 is located in Desert Center, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 517.02 square miles and serves a population of 296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92239

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 92239 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

296

population

517.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Desert Center	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	296
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	517.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.7534
Longitude	-115.4468
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	35.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	26.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	8.4%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

296

Population

People per sq mi

69.3

Median age

Median household income

$26,745

Per capita income

$140,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

56.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	5.4%
18 and over	280	94.6%
65 and over	163	55.1%
Median age	69.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Other race 10.5%

Black or African American 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	236	69%
Hispanic or Latino	46	13.5%
Other race	36	10.5%
Black or African American	10	2.9%
Two or more races	10	2.9%
Asian	4	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	35.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	26.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	8.4%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 56.7%

$75k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	56.7%
$75k–$100k	24.2%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 64.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	59.9%
Single-family detached	50.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.8%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	3.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	2.5%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	51.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	81.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	81.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	8	6.7%
Households with children under 18	9	7.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	77.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	2.5%
Married	76.7%	95.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	1.7%
Divorced	1.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 7.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 44.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	56.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	38.5%
High school	2	15.4%
College / grad school	6	46.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.9%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Construction 15.5%

Information 11.3%

Wholesale trade 9.9%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Retail trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.6%
Government	1.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.8%
Carpool	23.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	21.1%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.5

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.7%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	7.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	79.4%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	287	97.0%
Spanish	14	4.9%
Other Indo-European	13	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	280	94.6%
Born in same state	280	94.6%
Born in different state	85	28.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	5.4%
Not a US citizen	13	81.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	27.4%
French	70	23.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92239

What city is ZIP code 92239 in?

ZIP code 92239 is primarily assigned to Desert Center, California.

What county is ZIP code 92239 in?

ZIP code 92239 falls within Riverside County, California.

Does ZIP code 92239 have an older population?

55% of residents in ZIP code 92239 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92239 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 92239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92239?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92239?

16% of residents in ZIP code 92239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 92239 in?

ZIP code 92239 observes the PST timezone.