Twentynine Palms, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92277
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,911
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,901
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Twentynine Palms pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92277 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 92277 (Twentynine Palms, CA) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 462.3 in 2023 to 447.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92277 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California, with 23,911 residents across 3622.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92277 reports a modest median household income of $60,901 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,591. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $247,700 (68% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,342; owner occupancy is 43.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 92277.
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 92277
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Twentynine Palms, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92277.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 18
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Construction 17
Construction
17 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 92277, Twentynine Palms, 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
23,911
Population
3622.9
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92277?
28.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
9.4%
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?
$60,901
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$31,591
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92277 ranks among California ZIPs
Twentynine Palms, 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)
$60,901 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,213housing units
13,213
Total Housing Units
10,501
Occupied Units
2,712
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,700
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,342
Median Rent
1982
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
-3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
447
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+347%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92277 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +347% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 270 |
| 2021 | +33.2% | 360 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 443 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 462 |
| 2024 | -3.2% | 447 |
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 200 business establishments in ZIP 92277, employing approximately 1,626 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,329,000.
200
Businesses
1,626
Employees
$51.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 13.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 17 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92277, 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 (23,911 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 92277 in?
ZIP code 92277 (Twentynine Palms) 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 92277?
ZIP code 92277 in Twentynine Palms, CA has a population of 23,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92277?
The median household income in ZIP 92277 is $60,901, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92277?
The median home value in ZIP 92277 is $247,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92277?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92277 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92277?
ZIP code 92277 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 1,626 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92277?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92277 are: Accommodation and food services (47), Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92277?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92277 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 347%. 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 92277?
In ZIP code 92277, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92277?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92277 is 18.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92277?
In ZIP code 92277, approximately 43.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92277?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92277 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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