What to know about ZIP 92517
ZIP code 92517 covers ZIP 92517 with a population of about 4,590.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PALM SPRINGS media market.
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ZIP Code 92517 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,590
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,417
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$107,600
-69% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,424
+22% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 92517
Income and economy in ZIP 92517
Median household income in ZIP 92517 is about $50,417 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.1%; unemployment rate near 5.9%; 20.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Transportation, and Education; about 10.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.8 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 92517
Median home value is about $107,600 — about 69% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,424 (about 22% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 31.1% (about 34.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 92517, a household would need roughly $30,000 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 $691. That sits below the local median household income ($50,417), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.