| ZIP Code | 92277 |
|---|---|
| City | Twentynine Palms |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Elevation | 2,719 ft |
| Latitude | 34.12777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -115.690134 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,718 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 2,283 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 3,653 (24.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,185 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,857 (26.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,515 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,300 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,267/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,657 |
| Vacant Units | 2,764 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,657 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,764 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 92277 is located in Twentynine Palms, California, within San Bernardino County. With a population of 27,742, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.4 years. Economically, 92277 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,515 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92277 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $224,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,267 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.4%) and renters (57.6%). Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 92277 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.9%. Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92277 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 92277 in Twentynine Palms, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 27,742 residents, a median household income of $55,515, and a median home value of $224,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.