Landers, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92285

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

2,632
6/sq mi
$47,734
Median income
$275,000
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Landers pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92285 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92285 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 446.1 square miles in Landers, San Bernardino County, California. The area is home to 2,632 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 92285 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92285 sits at $47,734 (53% below the California average), while per-capita income is $28,199. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $275,000 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $981 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92285 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Bernardino County, so you can benchmark 92285 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 92285, Landers, 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

2,632

Population

446.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92285?

45.8

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$47,734

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$28,199

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92285 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,734 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,490

Total Housing Units

1,120

Occupied Units

1,370

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.8%

$275,000

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$981

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 92285, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,063,000.

14

Businesses

58

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 21.4%

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 92285 in?
ZIP code 92285 (Landers) 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 92285?
ZIP code 92285 in Landers, CA has a population of 2,632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92285?
The median household income in ZIP 92285 is $47,734, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92285?
The median home value in ZIP 92285 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92285 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92285?
ZIP code 92285 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92285?
In ZIP code 92285, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 92285?
In ZIP code 92285, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92285 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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