92596 ZIP Code — Winchester, CA
Riverside County, California
ZIP code 92596 is located in Winchester, California, within Riverside County. It covers approximately 57.94 square miles and serves a population of 35,726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 951.
About ZIP code 92596
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $581,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $114,542.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,726
population
57.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92596 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92596
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92596. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winchester | Acceptable |
| Winchester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92563 Murrieta (5.3 mi)
92545 Hemet (6.5 mi)
92584 Menifee (7 mi)
92543 Hemet (7.3 mi)
92592 Temecula (7.4 mi)
92591 Temecula (7.6 mi)
92548 Homeland (8.9 mi)
92586 Menifee (9 mi)
92585 Menifee (9.7 mi)
92544 Hemet (10.3 mi)
92595 Wildomar (10.9 mi)
92587 Menifee (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,726 |
| Population density | 617 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 57.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6344 |
| Longitude | -117.0706 |
| 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 | 15.3% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.9% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
35,726
Population
617
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$114,542
Median household income
$36,570
Per capita income
$581,200
Median home value
$2,343
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
8,230
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,490
Under 5
1,515
1,552
5–9
1,577
1,798
10–14
1,828
1,285
15–19
1,305
908
20–24
923
2,201
25–34
2,236
2,649
35–44
2,693
2,111
45–54
2,146
1,008
55–59
1,025
874
60–64
888
1,105
65–74
1,123
581
75–84
590
156
85+
159
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,615 | 32.5% |
| 18 and over | 24,111 | 67.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,714 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.8%
Hispanic or Latino
19.1%
Two or more races
11.8%
Other race
11.8%
Asian
7.6%
Black or African American
5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,910 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,437 | 19.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,218 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 5,201 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 3,355 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,461 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 341 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 15.3% | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 29.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.9% | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 8.4% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
1.7%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
29.0%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k+
15.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.6% |
| $200k+ | 15.1% |
| Median income | $114,542 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
1.9%
$300k–$500k
26.8%
$500k–$1M
63.0%
$1M+
4.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $581,200 |
| Median rent / month | $2,343 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 89.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 7.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 52.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 22.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 42.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.2% |
| Electricity | 17.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 5.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,187 | 65.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 884 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 990 | 10.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,356 | 14.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,942 | 52.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,323 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 3.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 28.1% |
| Married | 58.0% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 229 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 561 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,451 | 52.2% |
| High school | 2,265 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,943 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Retail trade
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Professional & management
10.7%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Construction
9.4%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.5% |
| Carpool | 14.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 16.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,238 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,721 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 2,850 | 8.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,748 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 934 | 2.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,722 | 86.0% |
| Born in same state | 29,801 | 83.4% |
| Born in different state | 23,021 | 64.4% |
| Foreign born | 921 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,004 | 14.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,152 | 63.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,287 | 6.4% |
| French | 2,089 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 784 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 436 | 1.2% |
| English | 404 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 290 | 0.8% |
| German | 246 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 121 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.4% |
| Internet access | 99.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92596
What city is ZIP code 92596 in?
ZIP code 92596 is primarily assigned to Winchester, California.
What county is ZIP code 92596 in?
ZIP code 92596 falls within Riverside County, California.
Is ZIP code 92596 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 92596 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 92596 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 92596 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92596?
The median home value in ZIP code 92596 is $581,200.
Does ZIP code 92596 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 92596 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 92596 in?
ZIP code 92596 observes the PST timezone.