What to know about ZIP 92248
ZIP code 92248 covers ZIP 92248 with a population of about 3,339.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PALM SPRINGS media market.
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ZIP Code 92248 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,339
Density
N/A
Median income
$89,696
+19% vs US avg
Home value
$550,800
+58% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,100
+81% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 92248
Income and economy in ZIP 92248
Median household income in ZIP 92248 is about $89,696 — about 19% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.0%; unemployment rate near 6.1%; 41.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Other services; about 7.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 92248
Median home value is about $550,800 — about 58% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,100 (about 81% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 82.5% (about 17.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 92248, a household would need roughly $152,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,538. That is about 69% above the local median household income ($89,696), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.