Helendale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92342

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

6,379
23/sq mi
$115,058
Median income
$378,900
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Helendale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92342 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 272.6 square miles in Helendale, San Bernardino County, California. The area is home to 6,379 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 92342 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92342 sits at $115,058 (13% above the California average), while per-capita income is $42,248. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $378,900 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,699 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92342 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, 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 92342 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 92342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92342.

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 92342, Helendale, 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

6,379

Population

272.6

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92342?

36.3

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 48.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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?

$115,058

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$42,248

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92342 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,058 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,132

Total Housing Units

2,553

Occupied Units

579

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$378,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,699

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.4%

YoY Change (2022)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92342 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -6.6% 156
2019 195
2020 +6.3% 208
2021 +12.6% 234
2022 +9.4% 256

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 92342, employing approximately 345 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,908,000.

48

Businesses

345

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 18.8%
Construction 7 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.6%
Retail trade 6 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 8.3%
Wholesale trade 3 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
92368 Oro Grande, CA 1,113 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92342 in?
ZIP code 92342 (Helendale) 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 92342?
ZIP code 92342 in Helendale, CA has a population of 6,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92342?
The median household income in ZIP 92342 is $115,058, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92342?
The median home value in ZIP 92342 is $378,900, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92342 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92342?
ZIP code 92342 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92342 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92342?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92342 increased by 9.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 92342?
In ZIP code 92342, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 92342?
In ZIP code 92342, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92342 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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