Lucerne Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92356
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,455
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,923
- Median income Below-median income area
- $269,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lucerne Valley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92356 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 92356 (Lucerne Valley, CA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 354.1 in 2023 to 376.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92356 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County, California, home to 6,455 residents across 1024.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92356 reports a modest median household income of $54,923 (46% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,486. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $269,900 (65% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,181; owner occupancy is 77.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 92356.
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 92356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lucerne Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92356.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Utilities 4
Utilities
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92356, Lucerne Valley, 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
6,455
Population
1024.6
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92356?
44.3
Median Age
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
14.5%
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?
$54,923
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$24,486
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92356 ranks among California ZIPs
Lucerne Valley, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,923 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,911housing units
2,911
Total Housing Units
2,264
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,900
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,181
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92356 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.6% | 236 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 280 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 339 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 354 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 377 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 92356, employing approximately 1,007 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,933,000.
64
Businesses
1,007
Employees
$71.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92356, 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 (6,455 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 92356 in?
ZIP code 92356 (Lucerne Valley) 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 92356?
ZIP code 92356 in Lucerne Valley, CA has a population of 6,455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92356?
The median household income in ZIP 92356 is $54,923, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92356?
The median home value in ZIP 92356 is $269,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92356 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92356?
ZIP code 92356 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 1,007 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92356 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92356?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92356 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 92356?
In ZIP code 92356, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 92356?
In ZIP code 92356, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92356 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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