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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
$54,923
Median income
$269,900
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th 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.

ZIP code 92356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1024.6 square miles in Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County, California. The area is home to 6,455 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 92356 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92356 sits at $54,923 (46% below the California average), while per-capita income is $24,486. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 18.4%. On housing, the median home value is $269,900 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $1,181 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92356 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 92356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92356.

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 92356, Lucerne Valley, 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

6,455

Population

1024.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92356?

44.3

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%

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

$24,486

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

18.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92356 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,923 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,911

Total Housing Units

2,264

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$269,900

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Lucerne Valley, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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