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Sage, CA

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92543, 92544.

Population

3,781

Land area

68.3sq mi

People per sq mi

55

ZIP codes

2

Sage and its ZIP codes

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Sage at a glance

  • Sage is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $119,938 a year, 21% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $569,300 (23% below California) and median rent is $2,363 a month.

Local data for Sage, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sage, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$119,938

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$569,300

Median rent

$2,363/mo

Homeownership

87.4%

Bachelor's or higher

21.2%

Median age

46.5

Average commute

39.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,299), Irish Americans (350), German Americans (281).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle2.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 39.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sage, 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

96° / 44°F

11.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sage, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Sage

2 in or overlapping Sage. Population shown

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Cities near Sage

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East HemetCensus-designated place8.5 mi5.2
Lake RiversideCensus-designated place8.9 mi7.3
HemetCity9.3 mi29.3
Valle VistaCensus-designated place9.6 mi6.9
French ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi10.9
AguangaCensus-designated place11 mi13.6
WinchesterCensus-designated place12 mi8
Green AcresCensus-designated place13 mi1.4
AnzaCensus-designated place13 mi27.6
Mountain CenterCensus-designated place13 mi1.9
San JacintoCity14 mi25.9
TemeculaCity14 mi37.2
Idyllwild-Pine CoveCensus-designated place14 mi13.7
HomelandCensus-designated place15 mi4.3
MurrietaCity16 mi35.4
MenifeeCity17 mi46.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sage, CA in?
Sage is in Riverside County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Sage, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sage include 92543, 92544.
What is the population of Sage, CA?
About 3,781 people live in Sage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sage?
Nearby places include East Hemet (8.5 mi), Lake Riverside (8.9 mi), Hemet (9.3 mi), Valle Vista (9.6 mi), French Valley (11 mi).

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