92549 ZIP Code — Idyllwild, CA

Riverside County, California

ZIP code 92549 is located in Idyllwild, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 106.04 square miles and serves a population of 3,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 951.

About ZIP code 92549

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $449,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($85,577) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,535

population

106.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Idyllwild	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,535
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	106.04 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.7866
Longitude	-116.7727
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	951

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	35.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	26.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	8.4%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,535

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$85,577

Median household income

$50,581

Per capita income

$449,600

Median home value

$1,327

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

3,811

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

147

15–19

152

20–24

179

25–34

185

216

35–44

224

307

45–54

317

123

55–59

127

165

60–64

171

211

65–74

218

128

75–84

132

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	506	14.3%
18 and over	3,029	85.7%
65 and over	785	22.2%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

Other race 17.5%

Asian 3.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,377	53.6%
Hispanic or Latino	900	20.3%
Other race	775	17.5%
Asian	171	3.9%
Two or more races	139	3.1%
Black or African American	65	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	35.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	26.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	8.4%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	16.5%
Median income	$85,577

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 50.0%

$500k–$1M 24.1%

$1M+ 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$449,600
Median rent / month	$1,327
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	65.6%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	19.9%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Wood	29.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	657	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	56	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	333	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	394	27.4%
Households with children under 18	252	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	576	40.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	24.3%
Married	40.9%	51.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	9.3%
Divorced	17.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 19.6%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.0%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	3.5%
Kindergarten	54	8.2%
Elementary school	115	17.5%
High school	177	27.0%
College / grad school	287	43.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 11.9%

Construction 9.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.8%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,432	97.1%
Spanish	203	5.9%
Other Indo-European	174	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,806	79.4%
Born in same state	2,806	79.4%
Born in different state	2,077	58.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	729	20.6%
Not a US citizen	442	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	578	16.4%
Italian	320	9.1%
Arab	75	2.1%
English	35	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	0.8%
Polish	20	0.6%
Dutch	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92549

What city is ZIP code 92549 in?

ZIP code 92549 is primarily assigned to Idyllwild, California.

What county is ZIP code 92549 in?

ZIP code 92549 falls within Riverside County, California.

Does ZIP code 92549 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 92549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92549?

The median home value in ZIP code 92549 is $449,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 92549?

ZIP code 92549 has an estimated population of 3,535 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92549?

The median household income in ZIP code 92549 is $85,577, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 92549 in?

ZIP code 92549 observes the PST timezone.