City

Twentynine Palms, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Bernardino County  ·  California

👥31,581Population
💰$55,515Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂26.6Median Age
🏠$224,300Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 24.5%Black: 9.1%Asian: 4.2%Other: 10.9%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic24.5%
Black9.1%
Asian4.2%
Other10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
13%
18–24
24%
25–44
30%
45–64
12%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.6 yrs
Avg HH Size-9.92
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,816 (25.3%)
Some College2,352 (15.6%)
Associates3,782 (25.1%)
Bachelors1,207 (8%)
Graduate Degree3,871 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.4%Renter: 57.6%Tenure
Owner42.4%
Renter57.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,515 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$224,300 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,267/mo
Total Housing Units13,657
Vacant Units2,764

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Twentynine Palms, CA

Twentynine Palms is a city in California, located in San Bernardino County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 31,581 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.63 years.

Economically, Twentynine Palms is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,515 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Twentynine Palms is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,267 per month.

The population of Twentynine Palms is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%.

Twentynine Palms, 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 Twentynine Palms
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92277 27,742 $55,515 $224,300 $1,267 3.6% 34.2% 42.4%

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