Mentone, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92359
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,103
- 187/sq mi High-density area
- $77,846
- Median income Near-median income area
- $431,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mentone pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 187
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92359 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 92359 (Mentone, CA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 364.6 in 2023 to 393.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mentone, San Bernardino County, California, home to 8,103 residents across 43.4 square miles, a density of 187 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92359 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,846 (23% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,373. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $431,200 (44% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,364; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92359 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 92359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mentone, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92359.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 92359, Mentone, 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
8,103
Population
43.4
Area (sq mi)
187
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92359?
37.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
11.9%
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?
$77,846
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,373
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92359 ranks among California ZIPs
Mentone, 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)
$77,846 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
3,526housing units
3,526
Total Housing Units
3,415
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$431,200
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,364
Median Rent
1981
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
394
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+294%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92359 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 264 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 306 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 369 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 365 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 394 |
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 97 business establishments in ZIP 92359, employing approximately 754 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,446,000.
97
Businesses
754
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
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 92359 vs 92399 →
ZIP 92359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92346
Highland (92346)
54,923 residents
- 92399
Yucaipa (92399)
52,606 residents
- 92223
Beaumont (92223)
43,605 residents
- 92374
Redlands (92374)
40,267 residents
- 92373
Redlands (92373)
33,423 residents
- 92359 8,103
Mentone (92359)
8,103 residents
- 92320 7,788
Calimesa (92320)
7,788 residents
- 92382 5,268
Running Springs (92382)
5,268 residents
- 92339 885
Forest Falls (92339)
885 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92359 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92374
Redlands (92374)
$102,813 median income
- 92223
Beaumont (92223)
$102,761 median income
- 92373
Redlands (92373)
$101,271 median income
- 92399
Yucaipa (92399)
$92,440 median income
- 92320
Calimesa (92320)
$87,181 median income
- 92346
Highland (92346)
$85,163 median income
- 92382
Running Springs (92382)
$81,493 median income
- 92359
Mentone (92359)
$77,846 median income
- 92339
Forest Falls (92339)
$77,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92359 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92399 | Yucaipa, CA | 52,606 | 4.5 mi |
| 92320 | Calimesa, CA | 7,788 | 6.5 mi |
| 92374 | Redlands, CA | 40,267 | 6.2 mi |
| 92339 | Forest Falls, CA | 885 | 7.5 mi |
| 92346 | Highland, CA | 54,923 | 7.1 mi |
| 92373 | Redlands, CA | 33,423 | 7.2 mi |
| 92382 | Running Springs, CA | 5,268 | 8.9 mi |
| 92223 | Beaumont, CA | 43,605 | 10.3 mi |
| 92385 | Skyforest, CA | 313 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92359, 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 (8,103 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 92359 in?
ZIP code 92359 (Mentone) 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 92359?
ZIP code 92359 in Mentone, CA has a population of 8,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92359?
The median household income in ZIP 92359 is $77,846, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92359?
The median home value in ZIP 92359 is $431,200, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92359 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92359?
ZIP code 92359 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92359 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92359?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92359 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. 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 92359?
In ZIP code 92359, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 92359?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92359 is 26.4 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 92359?
In ZIP code 92359, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92359 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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