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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
$60,901
Median income
$247,700
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Twentynine Palms pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

31th 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.

ZIP code 92277 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3622.9 square miles in Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California. The area is home to 23,911 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92277 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92277 sits at $60,901 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $31,591. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $247,700 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $1,342 per month, and 43.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92277 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92277 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92277

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92277.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 92277?

28.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.0%
African American 8.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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

$31,591

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92277 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,901 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,213

Total Housing Units

10,501

Occupied Units

2,712

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.3%
Renter 56.7%

$247,700

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Twentynine Palms, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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