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ZIP 92241

Pop. 8,884·Riverside County·771st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,080/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+14.9%
vs US Median
+$115
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ZIP 92241 · $2,080
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,080/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$24,960/yr
At $2,080/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +14.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92241 (Desert Hot Springs, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,884
Median income
$46,888
Median age
49.8
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
15%
16.4%
24.6%
12.6%
31.4%
Under 1815%
18–3416.4%
35–5424.6%
55–6412.6%
65+31.4%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.6%
47%
White55.6%
Black0.9%
Hispanic47%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
17.3%
32.4%
35.6%
14.7%
No HS diploma17.3%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+14.7%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92241 in Desert Hot Springs, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,268 → $46,888
up 29.3%
Population
7,319 → 8,884
up 21.4%
Renter share
18% → 16.9%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 14.7%
-3.9 pts
Median age
55 → 49.8
-5.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92241 in Desert Hot Springs, CA now reports about $46,888, up from $36,268 in 2021. The population has grown by 21.4% since 2021, moving from about 7,319 residents to roughly 8,884. College-educated residents now make up 14.7% of adults here, versus 18.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 92241 covers Desert Hot Springs, CA. The median rent here is $2,080/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($46,888/yr), ZIP 92241 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92241?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92241 (Desert Hot Springs, CA) is $2,080. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92241 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92241's median rent of $2,080/mo is $115 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92241 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92241 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #771 out of 929 ZIPs at $2,080/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92241?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,080/mo in ZIP 92241. The local median household income is $46,888/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92241?

Rent in ZIP 92241 has increased 14.9% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92241 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92241 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,080/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($46,888/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92241 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92241 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 92241 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92241 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92241 compare to the rest of Desert Hot Springs?

ZIP 92241 is pricier than Desert Hot Springs as a whole. At $2,080/mo, it's $110 above the Desert Hot Springs citywide median of $1,970/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92241 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92241 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,080/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 92241's median household income ($46,888/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92241 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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