ZIP Code 92557: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 54,061 Household income: $94,804 Rent: $2,146

Overview

Total population

54,061

Rent

$2,146

Year built

1986

Household income

$94,804

Per capita income

$32,326

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

62.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

Riverside County

City

Moreno Valley

Total population

54,061

Adults over 25

35,004

Total households

15,272

Household size

3.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$94,804

Per capita income

$32,326

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

62.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,146

Year built

1986

Households that rent

34.9%

Households that own

65.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

24.4%

Black

18.2%

Asian

Two or more races

18.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

54.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

45.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

22,618 (91.7%)

Commute time to work

33 mins

Work from home

2,047 (8.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

36.9%

High school graduate or GED

30.1%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

20.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 92557 with: Riverside County, CA Moreno Valley, CA Riverside metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 92557

Total population54,061

Rent$2,146

Year built1986

Household income$94,804

Per capita income$32,326

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Riverside County, CA

Total population2,478,600

Rent$1,901

Year built1990

Household income$93,074

Per capita income$38,317

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate5%

Moreno Valley, CA

Total population211,666

Rent$2,135

Year built1988

Household income$93,222

Per capita income$29,872

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Riverside Metro Area, CA

Total population4,675,704

Rent$1,846

Year built1987

Household income$89,662

Per capita income$36,450

Poverty rate11.9%

Unemployment rate5.2%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP92557	CountyRiverside, CA	CityMoreno Valley, CA	Metro AreaRiverside metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	54,061	2,478,600	211,666	4,675,704	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,146	$1,901	$2,135	$1,846	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1986	1990	1988	1987	1976	1980
Household income	$94,804	$93,074	$93,222	$89,662	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$32,326	$38,317	$29,872	$36,450	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.2%	10.6%	11.7%	11.9%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5%	5.1%	5.2%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 92557

Rent & Income

In 92557, the typical monthly rent is $2,146 and the typical household income is $94,804. Rent here is similar to Moreno Valley and higher than California, and household income is similar to both Moreno Valley and California. The estimated poverty rate is 11.2%, which is similar to the Moreno Valley rate and lower than the California rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 34.9% of households. About 62.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 92557 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 92557 — Poverty

How ZIP 92557 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,146	338 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$94,804	331 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	11.2%	324 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 92557

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 92557 places 338th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Throughout California, numbers span from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 331st out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 92557 comes 324th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 92557 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,146 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 92557

Annual Household Income: $94,804

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 92557

Estimated Rate: 11.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 92557

In ZIP Code 92557, households that rent: 5,337 (34.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,337	34.9%
Owner-Occupied	9,935	65.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 92557

In ZIP Code 92557, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,347 (62.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,347	62.7%
Other renter households	1,990	37.3%
Total renter households	5,337	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 92557

Less than High School: 12,911 people (36.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,527 people (30.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,495 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,071 people (20.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 35,004

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.