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Whitewater, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92282.
Population
1,181
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
1
Whitewater and its ZIP codes
Whitewater at a glance
- Whitewater is 53% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,898 a year, 21% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,400 (59% below California) and median rent is $1,190 a month.
Local data for Whitewater, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitewater, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,898
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$299,400
Median rent
$1,190/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (695), Dominican Americans (35), Irish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Whitewater.
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
PPP loans
$556K
17 loans, 73 jobs reported
How people get to work
Whitewater, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitewater, 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° / 41°F
9.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitewater, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Whitewater
1 in or overlapping Whitewater. Population shown
Cities near Whitewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CabazonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Desert Hot SpringsCity | 10 mi | 30.1 |
| Morongo ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 25.2 |
| BanningCity | 12 mi | 23.2 |
| GarnetCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| Idyllwild-Pine CoveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.7 |
| Desert EdgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Cathedral CityCity | 15 mi | 22.5 |
| BeaumontCity | 15 mi | 30.3 |
| Mountain CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Palm SpringsCity | 16 mi | 94.5 |
| Cherry ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| Oak GlenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| Rancho MirageCity | 19 mi | 25.3 |
| Yucca ValleyTown | 20 mi | 39.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitewater, CA in?
- Whitewater is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Whitewater, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Whitewater include 92282.
- What is the population of Whitewater, CA?
- About 1,181 people live in Whitewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitewater?
- Nearby places include Cabazon (5.7 mi), Desert Hot Springs (10 mi), Morongo Valley (12 mi), Banning (12 mi), Garnet (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023