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Moreno Valley, CA

City in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92551, 92553, 92555, 92557.

Population

211,666

Land area

51.3sq mi

People per sq mi

4,125

ZIP codes

4

Moreno Valley and its ZIP codes

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Moreno Valley at a glance

  • Moreno Valley is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 21st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $93,222, 6% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $503,700 (31% below California) and median rent is $2,135 a month.

Local data for Moreno Valley, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Moreno Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$93,222

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$503,700

Median rent

$2,135/mo

Homeownership

63.3%

Bachelor's or higher

17.8%

Median age

32.5

Average commute

35.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (111,849), German Americans (5,269), Salvadoran Americans (4,982).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Moreno Valley.

Details

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

$143M

5,250 loans, 16,598 jobs reported

Riverside County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Moreno Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled13.7%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Moreno Valley, 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 Moreno Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

15.6%

U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts

ZIP codes in Moreno Valley

4 in or overlapping Moreno Valley. Population shown

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Cities near Moreno Valley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
March ARBCensus-designated place4.5 mi11.9
Mead ValleyCensus-designated place7.8 mi19.1
LakeviewCensus-designated place7.8 mi3.3
HighgroveCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.2
Loma LindaCity8.7 mi9
RedlandsCity9 mi36
CalimesaCity9.1 mi14.9
PerrisCity9.1 mi31.6
NuevoCensus-designated place9.1 mi6.8
Grand TerraceCity9.8 mi3.5
MentoneCensus-designated place11 mi6.1
RomolandCensus-designated place11 mi2.7
Good HopeCensus-designated place11 mi11.2
ColtonCity11 mi15.6
WoodcrestCensus-designated place11 mi11.4
Lake MathewsCensus-designated place11 mi15.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Moreno Valley, CA in?
Moreno Valley is in Riverside County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Moreno Valley, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Moreno Valley include 92551, 92553, 92555, 92557.
What is the population of Moreno Valley, CA?
About 211,666 people live in Moreno Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Moreno Valley?
Nearby places include March ARB (4.5 mi), Mead Valley (7.8 mi), Lakeview (7.8 mi), Highgrove (8.5 mi), Loma Linda (8.7 mi).

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