| ZIP Code | 92356 |
|---|---|
| City | Lucerne Valley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Elevation | 2,898 ft |
| Latitude | 34.496251 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.89253 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 36.1% ▲ 261% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.7% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 22.1% ▲ 352% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 170 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,331 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 671 (18%) |
| Associates | 638 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 330 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 590 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,625 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,100 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,138/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,053 |
| Vacant Units | 649 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,053 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 649 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 92356 is located in Lucerne Valley, California, within San Bernardino County. With a population of 6,665, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 92356 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92356 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $239,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,138 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 92356 is majority White (55.96%). Residents are less-educated — 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 36.1%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92356 stands at 22.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 92356 in Lucerne Valley, CA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,665 residents, a median household income of $46,625, and a median home value of $239,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.