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Hemet, CA
City in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92543, 92545.
Population
91,326
Land area
29.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,121
ZIP codes
2
Hemet and its ZIP codes
Hemet at a glance
- Hemet is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 90th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $57,719 a year, 42% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,200 (52% below California) and median rent is $1,575 a month.
Local data for Hemet, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants190
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
Hemet, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,719
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$352,200
Median rent
$1,575/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (37,430), Irish Americans (5,921), German Americans (5,653).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Hemet.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.21B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
PPP loans
$69.21M
1,713 loans, 9,195 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hemet, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hemet, 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° / 40°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hemet, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hemet
2 in or overlapping Hemet. Population shown
Cities near Hemet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 8 |
| East HemetCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| San JacintoCity | 5.2 mi | 25.9 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 6.9 |
| RomolandCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.7 |
| SageCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 68.3 |
| NuevoCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.8 |
| French ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.9 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| MenifeeCity | 11 mi | 46.5 |
| BeaumontCity | 13 mi | 30.3 |
| PerrisCity | 13 mi | 31.6 |
| MurrietaCity | 14 mi | 35.4 |
| Canyon LakeCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hemet, CA in?
- Hemet is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hemet, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hemet include 92543, 92545.
- What is the population of Hemet, CA?
- About 91,326 people live in Hemet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hemet?
- Nearby places include Winchester (3.3 mi), East Hemet (3.9 mi), Green Acres (4.2 mi), San Jacinto (5.2 mi), Homeland (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023