City

Barstow, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Bernardino County  ·  California

👥33,982Population
💰$59,338Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$217,500Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.3%Hispanic: 45.9%Black: 14.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5.7%Race
White29.3%
Hispanic45.9%
Black14.7%
Asian1.8%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma427 (2.2%)
HS Graduate7,044 (36.3%)
Some College2,865 (14.8%)
Associates4,506 (23.2%)
Bachelors2,211 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,356 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College14.8%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.4%Renter: 50.6%Tenure
Owner49.4%
Renter50.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,338 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$217,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units13,707
Vacant Units1,428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Barstow, CA

Barstow is a city in California, located in San Bernardino County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,982 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Barstow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,338 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Barstow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month.

The population of Barstow is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.9%.

Barstow, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Barstow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92311 33,982 $59,338 $217,500 $1,081 9.2% 23.5% 49.4%

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