PlainZIP

Needles, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92363

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

5,321
10/sq mi
$40,068
Median income
$163,900
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Needles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92363 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Needles, San Bernardino County, California, home to 5,321 residents across 511.6 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92363 reports a modest median household income of $40,068 (61% below the California average), while per-capita income is $29,830. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.2%. On housing, the median home value is $163,900 (79% below the state average) with median rent at $742 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 92363's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 92363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Needles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92363.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92363, Needles, 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

5,321

Population

511.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92363?

50.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%

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?

$40,068

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$29,830

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92363 ranks nationally

Needles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,068 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,033

Total Housing Units

2,486

Occupied Units

1,547

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.4%
Renter 45.6%

$163,900

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

$742

Median Rent

1983

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

+14.2%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92363 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 154
2021 +30.9% 202
2022 +36.9% 276
2023 -23.2% 212
2024 +14.2% 242

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 92363, employing approximately 1,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,085,000.

114

Businesses

1,076

Employees

$41.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 32 28.1%
Retail trade 30 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 16 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.3%
Construction 4 3.5%

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 92363 in? ▼
ZIP code 92363 (Needles) 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 92363? ▼
ZIP code 92363 in Needles, CA has a population of 5,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92363 is $40,068, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92363 is $163,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92363 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92363? ▼
ZIP code 92363 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92363 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92363? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92363 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 92363? ▼
In ZIP code 92363, 40.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 92363? ▼
In ZIP code 92363, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92363 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.