| ZIP Code | 92543 |
| ZIP Code Name | Hemet |
| Primary County | Riverside County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 38,769 |
| Area Code(s) | 951 |
| Current Time | PST |
92543 is a United States ZIP Code located in Hemet California. Portions of 92543 are also in Sage and East Hemet and San Jacinto. 92543 is entirely within Riverside County. 92543 is within Metro Los Angeles.
92543 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 92543 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 92543 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 92543 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 92543 is 7.8%.
| Population | 38,769 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.50% |
| Population Density | 2,112 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,036 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $41,826 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $36,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 65.63% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,052 | 47.12% |
| Black | 4,273 | 8.73% |
| Hispanic | 20,419 | 41.74% |
| Asian | 809 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 323 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 47 | 0.1% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 17.71% |
| Black | 664 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,292 | 68.54% |
| Asian | 125 | 2% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.42% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,938 | 11.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,350 | 7.89% |
| High School Diploma | 6,410 | 37.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,078 | 6.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 855 | 5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,599 | 21.03% |
| Associates Degree | 1,270 | 7.42% |
| Masters Degree | 530 | 3.1% |
| Professional Degree | 52 | 0.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 23 | 0.13% |
| Coordinates | 33.70217133,-116.97920990 |
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| Region | Metro Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 18 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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