The ZIP Code 92260 is associated with the city of Palm Desert in California in Riverside County. The 92260 ZIP Code has a median age of 52.6 years, and 39.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $56,898. Approximately 35.3% of residents in this California region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $42,237. The current population estimate is 34,660.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 92260 is $56,898, while the region's mean household income is $89,573. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,237. The per capita income in ZIP Code 92260 of $42,237 is approximately 14.29% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 9.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This poverty rate is approximately equal to the overall poverty rate in the U.S. as a whole. Regarding household income, approximately 17.1% of the population in 92260 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.6% of 92260 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.6% |
In ZIP Code 92260, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 35.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.2% in this Riverside County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 92260, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 26.9% of 92260 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 92260 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.9%), followed by Some other race (8.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 8.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 92260 in March 2024 comes in at $742,956. The March 2024 value is approximately -1% lower than the $752,452 median value in October 2023, and 2% higher than the $731,197 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 92260, an estimated 29.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 26.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Riverside County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $742,956 |
| Feb 2024 | $745,499 |
| Jan 2024 | $749,067 |
| Dec 2023 | $753,281 |
| Nov 2023 | $754,389 |
| Oct 2023 | $752,452 |
| Sep 2023 | $747,682 |
| Aug 2023 | $742,956 |
| Jul 2023 | $738,998 |
| Jun 2023 | $736,208 |
| May 2023 | $733,502 |
| Apr 2023 | $731,197 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 92260 are older than average. The median age of 52.6 years in ZIP Code 92260 is approximately 38.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 92260 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 92260 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.0% |
| 85 years and over | 5.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 92260 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 92260 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.8% of adults 18 and older in this Riverside County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.9% |
| High cholesterol | 41.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 92260 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.1% of those 18 and above in 92260 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 92260 include obesity (33.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| Current smoking | 10.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.9% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.5% |
In 92260, 50.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.7 minutes. Approximately 22.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 92260 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 19.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 92260 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 13.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.5% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 22.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 92260, 73.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 19.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Riverside County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 73.3% |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 92260, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 92260 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Riverside County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 44 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 36 |
| Checking or savings account | 16 |
| Debt collection | 16 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 13 |
| Other | 29 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 31 |
| Improper use of your report | 22 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 15 |
| Managing an account | 14 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 11 |
| Other | 61 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 92260 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 61.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 92260 | 15.98¢/kWh | 11.81¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh |
| California | 31.23¢/kWh | 23.61¢/kWh | 18.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 92260 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.81 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.06 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.93 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 7.04 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.06 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |