92501 ZIP Code — Riverside, CA
Riverside County, California
ZIP code 92501 is located in Riverside, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 5.64 square miles and serves a population of 22,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 951/909.
About ZIP code 92501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $439,900. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $78,750.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
22,136
population
5.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Riverside | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92522 Riverside (3 mi)
92521 Riverside (3.1 mi)
92507 Riverside (3.6 mi)
92509 Jurupa Valley (4 mi)
92506 Riverside (4.5 mi)
92316 Bloomington (4.8 mi)
92504 Riverside (6.4 mi)
92337 Fontana (6.5 mi)
92324 Colton (6.8 mi)
92557 Moreno Valley (7 mi)
92503 Riverside (7.5 mi)
92376 Rialto (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,136 |
| Population density | 3,925 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9943 |
| Longitude | -117.3778 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 951/909 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.2% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
22,136
Population
3,925
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$78,750
Median household income
$30,062
Per capita income
$439,900
Median home value
$1,489
Median monthly rent
42.6%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
3,419
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
528
Under 5
518
695
5–9
680
897
10–14
879
826
15–19
809
933
20–24
914
2,032
25–34
1,990
1,634
35–44
1,601
1,307
45–54
1,280
560
55–59
549
596
60–64
584
715
65–74
701
320
75–84
313
139
85+
136
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,060 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,076 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,324 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.1%
Hispanic or Latino
27.9%
Other race
21.7%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black or African American
4%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,480 | 34.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,569 | 27.9% |
| Other race | 6,674 | 21.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,394 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,213 | 4% |
| Asian | 992 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 375 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.2% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
9.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 9.7% |
| Median income | $78,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
$300k–$500k
51.2%
$500k–$1M
28.8%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,489 |
| Owner occupied | 42.6% |
| Renter occupied | 57.4% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 54.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.4% |
| Electricity | 21.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 6.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,495 | 36.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 573 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,332 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,398 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,375 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,846 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 3.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 44.6% |
| Married | 35.6% | 31.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
10.9%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 198 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,500 | 40.6% |
| High school | 1,360 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,890 | 30.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
14.4%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Construction
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
7.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 904 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| No insurance | 11.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,090 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 2,577 | 12.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,195 | 10.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 158 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 224 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,820 | 80.5% |
| Born in same state | 17,686 | 79.9% |
| Born in different state | 15,320 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 134 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,316 | 19.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,455 | 56.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,100 | 5% |
| Italian | 1,061 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 684 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 378 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 64 | 0.3% |
| English | 37 | 0.2% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.7% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92501
What city is ZIP code 92501 in?
ZIP code 92501 is primarily assigned to Riverside, California.
What county is ZIP code 92501 in?
ZIP code 92501 falls within Riverside County, California.
Is ZIP code 92501 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 92501 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92501?
The median home value in ZIP code 92501 is $439,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 92501?
ZIP code 92501 has an estimated population of 22,136 residents, with a density of 3,926 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92501?
The median household income in ZIP code 92501 is $78,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92501 in?
ZIP code 92501 observes the PST timezone.