Morongo Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92256
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,588
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,949
- Median income Below-median income area
- $285,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morongo Valley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92256 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92256 (Morongo Valley, CA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 420.7 in 2023 to 440.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92256 covers 202.7 square miles in Morongo Valley, San Bernardino County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,588 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92256 reports a modest median household income of $51,949 (49% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,907. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $285,400 (63% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,354; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92256 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 92256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morongo Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92256.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92256, Morongo Valley, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,588
Population
202.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92256?
44.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
10.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,949
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$28,907
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92256 ranks among California ZIPs
Morongo Valley, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,949 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,924housing units
1,924
Total Housing Units
1,785
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,400
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,354
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
440
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+340%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92256 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +340% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.8% | 280 |
| 2021 | +24.7% | 348 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 402 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 421 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 440 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 92256, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,445,000.
47
Businesses
243
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 27.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92256 vs 92282 →
ZIP 92256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92240
Desert Hot Springs (92240)
34,722 residents
- 92256 3,588
Morongo Valley (92256)
3,588 residents
- 92282 1,239
Whitewater (92282)
1,239 residents
- 92268 574
Pioneertown (92268)
574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92256 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92282
Whitewater (92282)
$68,750 median income
- 92268
Pioneertown (92268)
$58,798 median income
- 92240
Desert Hot Springs (92240)
$54,023 median income
- 92256
Morongo Valley (92256)
$51,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92256 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92256, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,588 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92256 in?
ZIP code 92256 (Morongo Valley) is located in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-bernardino-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92256?
ZIP code 92256 in Morongo Valley, CA has a population of 3,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92256?
The median household income in ZIP 92256 is $51,949, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92256?
The median home value in ZIP 92256 is $285,400, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92256 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92256?
ZIP code 92256 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92256 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92256?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92256 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 340%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92256?
In ZIP code 92256, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92256?
In ZIP code 92256, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92256 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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