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Lake Mathews, CA

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92504, 92570.

Population

6,527

Land area

15.9sq mi

People per sq mi

410

ZIP codes

2

Lake Mathews and its ZIP codes

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Lake Mathews at a glance

  • Lake Mathews is 63% denser than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $94,444 a year, 5% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $760,900 (4% above California) and median rent is $1,866 a month.

Local data for Lake Mathews, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lake Mathews, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$94,444

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$760,900

Median rent

$1,866/mo

Homeownership

78.9%

Bachelor's or higher

25.7%

Median age

40.3

Average commute

35.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,581), German Americans (569), Irish Americans (335).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Lake Mathews.

Details

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

Riverside County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lake Mathews, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.7%
  • Carpooled17.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
  • Worked from home12.2%

Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lake Mathews, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

94° / 37°F

10.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lake Mathews, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Lake Mathews

2 in or overlapping Lake Mathews. Population shown

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Cities near Lake Mathews

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WoodcrestCensus-designated place3.8 mi11.4
Mead ValleyCensus-designated place4.6 mi19.1
Good HopeCensus-designated place6.1 mi11.2
El SobranteCensus-designated place6.3 mi7.2
March ARBCensus-designated place6.9 mi11.9
Temescal ValleyCensus-designated place8.2 mi19.3
RiversideCity8.4 mi81.1
PerrisCity8.5 mi31.6
Warm SpringsCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.4
MeadowbrookCensus-designated place8.9 mi6.8
El CerritoCensus-designated place9 mi2.6
Home GardensCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.5
Lake ElsinoreCity9.9 mi38.3
Canyon LakeCity11 mi3.9
Moreno ValleyCity11 mi51.3
CoronaCity12 mi39.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lake Mathews, CA in?
Lake Mathews is in Riverside County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Lake Mathews, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lake Mathews include 92504, 92570.
What is the population of Lake Mathews, CA?
About 6,527 people live in Lake Mathews, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lake Mathews?
Nearby places include Woodcrest (3.8 mi), Mead Valley (4.6 mi), Good Hope (6.1 mi), El Sobrante (6.3 mi), March ARB (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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