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Calimesa, CA
City in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92320.
Population
10,902
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
732
ZIP codes
1
Calimesa and its ZIP codes
Calimesa at a glance
- Calimesa is about 2.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,181 a year, 12% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,300 (39% below California) and median rent is $1,783 a month.
Local data for Calimesa, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calimesa, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,181
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$446,300
Median rent
$1,783/mo
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
35.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,017), German Americans (1,430), Irish Americans (1,083).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Calimesa.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
PPP loans
$11.6M
193 loans, 2,239 jobs reported
How people get to work
Calimesa, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calimesa, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 41°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calimesa, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Calimesa
1 in or overlapping Calimesa. Population shown
Cities near Calimesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YucaipaCity | 4 mi | 28.3 |
| Cherry ValleyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 8 |
| MentoneCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Oak GlenCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 15 |
| BeaumontCity | 8.4 mi | 30.3 |
| RedlandsCity | 8.5 mi | 36 |
| Moreno ValleyCity | 9.1 mi | 51.3 |
| BanningCity | 9.4 mi | 23.2 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| HighlandCity | 11 mi | 18.6 |
| Loma LindaCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| San JacintoCity | 13 mi | 25.9 |
| March ARBCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.9 |
| NuevoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| HighgroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand TerraceCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calimesa, CA in?
- Calimesa is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Calimesa, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Calimesa include 92320.
- What is the population of Calimesa, CA?
- About 10,902 people live in Calimesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calimesa?
- Nearby places include Yucaipa (4 mi), Cherry Valley (5 mi), Mentone (6.2 mi), Oak Glen (7.4 mi), Beaumont (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023