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Sky Valley, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92241.
Population
2,255
Land area
24.3sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
1
Sky Valley and its ZIP codes
Sky Valley at a glance
- Sky Valley is 63% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,190 a year, 48% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,100 (80% below California) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for Sky Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sky Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,190
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
54.1
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (751), German Americans (248), Irish Americans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Sky Valley.
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
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
How people get to work
Sky Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.7%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home17.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sky Valley, 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
109° / 48°F
4.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sky Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sky Valley
1 in or overlapping Sky Valley. Population shown
Cities near Sky Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Desert EdgeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Thousand PalmsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 23.6 |
| Indio HillsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 21.9 |
| GarnetCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Cathedral CityCity | 8.5 mi | 22.5 |
| Desert PalmsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Rancho MirageCity | 9.8 mi | 25.3 |
| Desert Hot SpringsCity | 10 mi | 30.1 |
| Palm DesertCity | 11 mi | 26.8 |
| Bermuda DunesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Palm SpringsCity | 12 mi | 94.5 |
| IndioCity | 13 mi | 33.2 |
| Indian WellsCity | 13 mi | 14.3 |
| Joshua TreeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 36.1 |
| La QuintaCity | 16 mi | 35.3 |
| Yucca ValleyTown | 17 mi | 39.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sky Valley, CA in?
- Sky Valley is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sky Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sky Valley include 92241.
- What is the population of Sky Valley, CA?
- About 2,255 people live in Sky Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sky Valley?
- Nearby places include Desert Edge (5.8 mi), Thousand Palms (5.8 mi), Indio Hills (6.4 mi), Garnet (7.7 mi), Cathedral City (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023