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U.S. ZIP Code · CA92879

Riverside County · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Typical home value

$696,167[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+145.1%
vs metro
+30.5%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 92879 location in CA
Location of ZIP 92879 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 92879 is worth $696,167 — 30.5% above the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,655 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,655[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,418[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Riverside County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
49,317[3]
Median household income
$92,229[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Riverside County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,447[5]
Moved in
55,018
Moved out
53,571

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
2
  • Home Gardens Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Corona-Norco Unified

    969 students

  • Garretson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corona-Norco Unified

    926 students

  • Corona Ranch Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corona-Norco Unified

    813 students

  • Lincoln Fundamental Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corona-Norco Unified

    671 students

  • Parkridge Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corona-Norco Unified

    621 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$31,859

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,520
Loan principal$556,933
Down payment$139,233
Total interest paid$710,338

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.68
Monthly cost to own$4,466
Monthly rent$2,655

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
27th percentile[2]
Property tax
12th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 92879?
The typical home in 92879 is worth $696,167, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 92879?
Home values in 92879 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 92879?
A typical home in 92879 rents for about $2,655 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 92879?
The effective property tax rate in 92879 is 0.6% — roughly $4,418 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 92879?
ZIP code 92879 has a population of 49,317 and a median household income of $92,229.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Murrieta, CA

    Typical home
    $696,062
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Ontario, CA

    Typical home
    $692,099
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Murrieta, CA

    Typical home
    $690,264
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Riverside, CA

    Typical home
    $705,954
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Ontario, CA

    Typical home
    $684,990
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Fontana, CA

    Typical home
    $708,489
    Gross yield
    5.8%

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