92260 ZIP Code — Palm Desert, CA
Riverside County, California
ZIP code 92260 is located in Palm Desert, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 31.33 square miles and serves a population of 31,039 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.
About ZIP code 92260
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $424,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($68,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,039
population
31.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92260 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92260
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palm Desert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92210 Indian Wells (3.2 mi)
92561 Mountain Center (5.4 mi)
92270 Rancho Mirage (5.4 mi)
92211 Palm Desert (5.9 mi)
92253 La Quinta (6.9 mi)
92264 Palm Springs (8.2 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (8.8 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (8.8 mi)
92276 Thousand Palms (8.8 mi)
92234 Cathedral City (8.9 mi)
92201 Indio (9.4 mi)
92203 Indio (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,039 |
| Population density | 991 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6998 |
| Longitude | -116.3918 |
| 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 | 43.0% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
31,039
Population
991
People per sq mi
57.0
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$53,121
Per capita income
$424,100
Median home value
$1,478
Median monthly rent
65.5%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
16,669
Housing units
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
384
Under 5
426
465
5–9
515
725
10–14
802
702
15–19
777
787
20–24
872
1,359
25–34
1,504
1,376
35–44
1,523
1,254
45–54
1,389
878
55–59
972
1,452
60–64
1,608
2,579
65–74
2,857
1,978
75–84
2,190
790
85+
875
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,186 | 13.5% |
| 18 and over | 26,853 | 86.5% |
| 65 and over | 11,269 | 36.3% |
| Median age | 57.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Hispanic or Latino
16.6%
Two or more races
13%
Other race
6.8%
Asian
3.5%
Black or African American
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,489 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,197 | 16.6% |
| Two or more races | 4,845 | 13% |
| Other race | 2,550 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 1,293 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 645 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $68,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
28.2%
$1M+
9.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,478 |
| Owner occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter occupied | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 32.3% |
| Single-family detached | 37.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.5% |
| Electricity | 26.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Solar | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,112 | 41.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 848 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,808 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,960 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,368 | 16.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,947 | 54.0% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 20.1% |
| Married | 50.5% | 46.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 19.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 99 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 242 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,034 | 36.5% |
| High school | 1,045 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,154 | 38.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.4%
Professional & management
14.0%
Retail trade
9.8%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Construction
7.6%
Other services
7.3%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 5.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 14.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.7% |
| Carpool | 19.6% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
26.9%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 38.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 9.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,037 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.9% |
| Public insurance | 56.6% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,229 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 2,148 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,510 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 156 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 379 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,904 | 83.5% |
| Born in same state | 25,542 | 82.3% |
| Born in different state | 14,861 | 47.9% |
| Foreign born | 362 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,135 | 16.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,334 | 64.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,479 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 3,358 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 1,353 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 681 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 537 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 324 | 1% |
| English | 262 | 0.8% |
| German | 164 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.4% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92260
What city is ZIP code 92260 in?
ZIP code 92260 is primarily assigned to Palm Desert, California.
What county is ZIP code 92260 in?
ZIP code 92260 falls within Riverside County, California.
Does ZIP code 92260 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 92260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 92260 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 92260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92260?
15% of residents in ZIP code 92260 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92260?
The median home value in ZIP code 92260 is $424,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 92260 in?
ZIP code 92260 observes the PST timezone.