Twentynine Palms, CA · standard
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92278?
21.1
Median Age
92.0%
Male
8.0%
Female
6.6%
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?
$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?
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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