92276 ZIP Code — Thousand Palms, CA

Riverside County, California

ZIP code 92276 is located in Thousand Palms, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 37.04 square miles and serves a population of 8,242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92276

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,504. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,242

population

37.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thousand Palms	Acceptable
Thousand Palms	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92241 Desert Hot Springs (3.4 mi) 92241 Desert Hot Springs (3.4 mi) 92241 Desert Hot Springs (3.4 mi) 92270 Rancho Mirage (4 mi) 92270 Rancho Mirage (4 mi) 92270 Rancho Mirage (4 mi) 92234 Cathedral City (4.7 mi) 92234 Cathedral City (4.7 mi) 92234 Cathedral City (4.7 mi) 92211 Palm Desert (5.2 mi) 92211 Palm Desert (5.2 mi) 92211 Palm Desert (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,242
Population density	223 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	37.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.8269
Longitude	-116.3821
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	42.7%	35.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	26.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	8.4%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

8,242

Population

223

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$68,504

Median household income

$27,813

Per capita income

$252,800

Median home value

$1,318

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

3,168

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

182

375

5–9

401

260

10–14

279

435

15–19

466

111

20–24

118

560

25–34

600

467

35–44

501

219

45–54

235

269

55–59

288

261

60–64

280

480

65–74

513

242

75–84

259

131

85+

140

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,257	27.4%
18 and over	5,985	72.6%
65 and over	1,765	21.4%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 32.9%

Hispanic or Latino 32.4%

Two or more races 24%

Other race 9.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,013	32.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3,945	32.4%
Two or more races	2,919	24%
Other race	1,172	9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	122	1%
Black or African American	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	35.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	26.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	8.4%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$68,504

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 37.1%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,800
Median rent / month	$1,318
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	51.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	29.9%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	53.3%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.0%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,369	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	223	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	466	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	777	27.4%
Households with children under 18	1,020	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,247	44.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	24.5%
Married	52.4%	43.5%
Separated	1.3%	3.5%
Widowed	4.1%	12.5%
Divorced	8.9%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	1,252	53.1%
High school	472	20.0%
College / grad school	634	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Professional & management 16.6%

Retail trade 16.4%

Construction 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	38.9%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	690	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	65.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,890	95.7%
Spanish	525	6.7%
Other Indo-European	509	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,798	82.5%
Born in same state	6,789	82.4%
Born in different state	5,091	61.8%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,444	17.5%
Not a US citizen	1,134	78.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	598	7.3%
Italian	455	5.5%
Arab	131	1.6%
Dutch	112	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	0.9%
Irish	45	0.5%
Polish	34	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92276

What city is ZIP code 92276 in?

ZIP code 92276 is primarily assigned to Thousand Palms, California.

What county is ZIP code 92276 in?

ZIP code 92276 falls within Riverside County, California.

Does ZIP code 92276 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 92276 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 92276 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 92276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 92276?

ZIP code 92276 has an estimated population of 8,242 residents, with a density of 222 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92276?

The median household income in ZIP code 92276 is $68,504, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 92276 in?

ZIP code 92276 observes the PST timezone.