Yermo, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92398
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,379
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,888
- Median income Below-median income area
- $311,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yermo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92398 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92398 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yermo, San Bernardino County, California, home to just 1,379 residents across 72.6 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92398 reports a modest median household income of $59,888 (41% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,338. Unemployment is 33.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $311,500 (60% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 46.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92398 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 92398
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yermo, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92398.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 92398, Yermo, 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
1,379
Population
72.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92398?
25.5
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
10.8%
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?
$59,888
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$26,338
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
33.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92398 ranks among California ZIPs
Yermo, 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)
$59,888 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
796housing units
796
Total Housing Units
769
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
3.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,500
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 92398, employing approximately 332 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,819,000.
26
Businesses
332
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 34.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 30.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 92398 vs 92327 →
ZIP 92398 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92311
Barstow (92311)
31,894 residents
- 92398 1,379
Yermo (92398)
1,379 residents
- 92327 632
Daggett (92327)
632 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92398 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92398, 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 (1,379 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 92398 in?
ZIP code 92398 (Yermo) 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 92398?
ZIP code 92398 in Yermo, CA has a population of 1,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92398?
The median household income in ZIP 92398 is $59,888, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92398?
The median home value in ZIP 92398 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92398?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92398 is White at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92398?
ZIP code 92398 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92398?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92398 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92398?
In ZIP code 92398, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 92398?
In ZIP code 92398, approximately 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92398?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92398 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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