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ZIP Code 92278

San Bernardino County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,846
1,858/sq mi
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 92278 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California. The area is home to 3,846 residents, producing a population density of 1,858 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 92278 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92278 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,090. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92278 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.1, and the average commute is 8 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92278 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 92278

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92278.

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 92278, 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

3,846

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

1,858

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92278?

21.1

Median Age

92.0%

Male

8.0%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 48.1%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%

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?

$26,090

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

8.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 92278, employing approximately 401 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,809,000.

30

Businesses

401

Employees

$25.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 20.0%
Retail trade 5 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 13.3%

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 92278 in?
ZIP code 92278 (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 92278?
ZIP code 92278 in Twentynine Palms, CA has a population of 3,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92278?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92278 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92278?
ZIP code 92278 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 401 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92278?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92278 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92278?
In ZIP code 92278, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 92278?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92278 is 8.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

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