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Norco, CA
City in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92860.
Population
25,054
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,808
ZIP codes
1
Norco and its ZIP codes
Norco at a glance
- Norco is about 7.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 307th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $127,566 a year, 29% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $782,400 (6% above California) and median rent is $1,925 a month.
Local data for Norco, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norco, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,566
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$782,400
Median rent
$1,925/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
36.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,047), Irish Americans (2,331), German Americans (2,264).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Norco.
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
$102M
927 loans, 13,258 jobs reported
How people get to work
Norco, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 36.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norco, 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
94° / 42°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norco, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Norco
1 in or overlapping Norco. Population shown
Cities near Norco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastvaleCity | 3.3 mi | 12.7 |
| Home GardensCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| CoronitaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CoronaCity | 4.9 mi | 39.9 |
| El CerritoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Jurupa ValleyCity | 6.5 mi | 42.9 |
| El SobranteCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.2 |
| OntarioCity | 7.9 mi | 50 |
| ChinoCity | 8.3 mi | 29.6 |
| RiversideCity | 8.6 mi | 81.1 |
| WoodcrestCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.4 |
| Chino HillsCity | 10 mi | 44.6 |
| Temescal ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 19.3 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| Yorba LindaCity | 13 mi | 20 |
| Lake MathewsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norco, CA in?
- Norco is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Norco, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norco include 92860.
- What is the population of Norco, CA?
- About 25,054 people live in Norco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norco?
- Nearby places include Eastvale (3.3 mi), Home Gardens (4.1 mi), Coronita (4.8 mi), Corona (4.9 mi), El Cerrito (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023