92211 ZIP Code — Palm Desert, CA
Riverside County, California
ZIP code 92211 is located in Palm Desert, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 14.83 square miles and serves a population of 26,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.
About ZIP code 92211
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $482,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($82,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,741
population
14.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92211 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92211
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palm Desert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92210 Indian Wells (4.6 mi)
92270 Rancho Mirage (5.1 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (5.2 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (5.2 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (5.2 mi)
92203 Indio (5.5 mi)
92260 Palm Desert (5.9 mi)
92241 Desert Hot Springs (6.3 mi)
92201 Indio (7.2 mi)
92253 La Quinta (7.5 mi)
92234 Cathedral City (8.4 mi)
92236 Coachella (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,741 |
| Population density | 1,803 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.7664 |
| Longitude | -116.3279 |
| 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 | 38.5% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
26,741
Population
1,803
People per sq mi
63.1
Median age
$82,917
Median household income
$60,827
Per capita income
$482,000
Median home value
$1,776
Median monthly rent
71.6%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
16,465
Housing units
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
358
Under 5
421
513
5–9
604
381
10–14
448
293
15–19
345
307
20–24
362
1,020
25–34
1,201
1,051
35–44
1,239
1,062
45–54
1,251
561
55–59
661
924
60–64
1,088
2,426
65–74
2,857
2,395
75–84
2,822
988
85+
1,163
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,129 | 11.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,612 | 88.3% |
| 65 and over | 12,651 | 47.3% |
| Median age | 63.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
7.3%
Other race
4.7%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,948 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,940 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,161 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 1,405 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1,014 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 950 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $82,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
10.3%
$300k–$500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
41.2%
$1M+
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,776 |
| Owner occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter occupied | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 34.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 8.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.8% |
| Electricity | 27.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,264 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 944 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,920 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,053 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,836 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,332 | 63.2% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.1% | 17.8% |
| Married | 62.9% | 49.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 15.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 252 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 120 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,615 | 41.0% |
| High school | 588 | 14.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,364 | 34.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.2%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
11.4%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Construction
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.2% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 3.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 11.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.1% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 18.2% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 59.6% |
| Retirement income | 39.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 43.1% |
| High cholesterol | 43.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 35.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 12.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.0% |
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 95.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,165 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.2% |
| Public insurance | 57.5% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,962 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 1,248 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 781 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 197 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 257 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,376 | 83.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,084 | 82.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,624 | 39.7% |
| Foreign born | 292 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,365 | 16.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,515 | 57.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,075 | 15.2% |
| Italian | 2,663 | 10% |
| Arab | 1,948 | 7.3% |
| Polish | 540 | 2% |
| English | 307 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 296 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 153 | 0.6% |
| German | 138 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 121 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.3% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92211
What city is ZIP code 92211 in?
ZIP code 92211 is primarily assigned to Palm Desert, California.
What county is ZIP code 92211 in?
ZIP code 92211 falls within Riverside County, California.
Does ZIP code 92211 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 92211 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 92211 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 92211 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92211?
The median home value in ZIP code 92211 is $482,000.
Does ZIP code 92211 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 92211 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 92211 in?
ZIP code 92211 observes the PST timezone.