City

Needles, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Bernardino County  ·  California

👥5,392Population
💰$40,226Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$138,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊14.9%Unemployment▲ 205% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.7%Hispanic: 28.6%Black: 3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White53.7%
Hispanic28.6%
Black3.0%
Asian0.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty28.2% ▲ 182% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment14.9% ▲ 205% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,335 (39%)
Some College486 (14.2%)
Associates919 (26.8%)
Bachelors289 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree359 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 26.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College14.2%
Associates26.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.2%Renter: 43.8%Tenure
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,226 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$138,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units3,867
Vacant Units1,548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Needles, CA

Needles is a city in California, located in San Bernardino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,392 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Needles is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,226 is below the national average. Approximately 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Needles is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month.

The population of Needles is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (53.71%).

Needles, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Needles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92363 5,392 $40,226 $138,900 $738 14.9% 18.9% 56.2%