Barstow, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92311
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,894
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,862
- Median income Below-median income area
- $246,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barstow pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92311 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 92311 (Barstow, CA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 362.3 in 2023 to 378.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barstow, San Bernardino County, California, with 31,894 residents across 643.0 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92311 reports a modest median household income of $61,862 (39% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,931. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $246,400 (68% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,105; owner occupancy is 50.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92311 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 92311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barstow, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
131 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 27
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 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 92311, Barstow, 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
31,894
Population
643.0
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92311?
33.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
9.6%
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?
$61,862
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$28,931
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92311 ranks nationally
Barstow, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,862 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,586housing units
13,586
Total Housing Units
12,225
Occupied Units
1,361
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,400
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,105
Median Rent
1971
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
379
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+279%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92311 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 225 |
| 2021 | +19.9% | 270 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 335 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 362 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 379 |
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 501 business establishments in ZIP 92311, employing approximately 6,604 people with a combined annual payroll of $271,711,000.
501
Businesses
6,604
Employees
$271.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 131 | 26.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 12.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 25 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 2.6% |
| Information | 11 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92311 vs 92398 →
ZIP 92311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92311
Barstow (92311)
31,894 residents
- 92398 1,379
Yermo (92398)
1,379 residents
- 92327 632
Daggett (92327)
632 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92311 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92311, 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 (31,894 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 92311 in?
ZIP code 92311 (Barstow) 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 92311?
ZIP code 92311 in Barstow, CA has a population of 31,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92311?
The median household income in ZIP 92311 is $61,862, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92311?
The median home value in ZIP 92311 is $246,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92311 is White at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92311?
ZIP code 92311 has 501 business establishments employing approximately 6,604 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92311 are: Retail trade (131), Accommodation and food services (93), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92311 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. 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 92311?
In ZIP code 92311, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 92311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92311 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92311?
In ZIP code 92311, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92311 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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