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Temecula, CA
City in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92590, 92591, 92592.
Population
111,167
Land area
37.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,990
ZIP codes
3
Temecula and its ZIP codes
Temecula at a glance
- Temecula is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 59th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $121,063, 22% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $679,700 (7% below California) and median rent is $2,347 a month.
Local data for Temecula, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools37
- Colleges3
- Libraries3
- Banks17
- Post Offices2
- Parks50
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants500
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies8
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities2
Housing and community stats
Temecula, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,063
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$679,700
Median rent
$2,347/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
36.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (24,224), German Americans (14,107), Irish Americans (8,401).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Temecula.
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
$84.78M
1,328 loans, 12,288 jobs reported
How people get to work
Temecula, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 36.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Temecula, 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
87° / 47°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Temecula, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Temecula
3 in or overlapping Temecula. Population shown
Cities near Temecula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RainbowCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 11.1 |
| MurrietaCity | 7.1 mi | 35.4 |
| French ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 10.9 |
| PalaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5.6 |
| FallbrookCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 17.5 |
| WildomarCity | 12 mi | 23.7 |
| SageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 68.3 |
| MenifeeCity | 14 mi | 46.5 |
| AguangaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| BonsallCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| Canyon LakeCity | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| Camp Pendleton MainsideCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.7 |
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| HemetCity | 17 mi | 29.3 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Temecula, CA in?
- Temecula is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Temecula, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Temecula include 92590, 92591, 92592.
- What is the population of Temecula, CA?
- About 111,167 people live in Temecula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Temecula?
- Nearby places include Rainbow (6.5 mi), Murrieta (7.1 mi), French Valley (7.2 mi), Pala (9.3 mi), Fallbrook (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023