Zip code 92278: Twentynine Palms, California

Q: What city is zip code 92278?

92278 is assigned to Twentynine Palms, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 92278 in?

92278 is in San Bernardino County, California.

Q: What is the population of 92278?

About 3,913 people live in 92278, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 92278?

The closest zip codes to 92278 are 92252, 92286, 92284, 92277, 92285.

Residential delivery areaSan Bernardino CountyPacific Time

Population

3,913

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

9,982 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 92278

92278 is an urban zip code in Twentynine Palms, California (San Bernardino County), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 3,913 people live here, or 9,982 per square mile. The median resident is 21.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 8.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 92278 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans84.8%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%3rd of 1,686 in CA
Government workers82.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%6th of 1,678 in CA
Population density9,982/sq mi
92nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi166th of 1,688 in CA
Diversity index66.7
87th
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.7308th of 1,688 in CA
Foreign-born residents6.6%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%1,408th of 1,688 in CA
Work from home9.7%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%1,192nd of 1,680 in CA
Per capita income$26,090
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,425th of 1,685 in CA
Population3,913
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,3771,167th of 1,688 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%1,470th of 1,687 in CA
Median earnings per worker$27,957
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,580th of 1,658 in CA
Median age21.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,659th of 1,687 in CA
Average commute8.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min1,580th of 1,584 in CA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%1,620th of 1,681 in CA
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,665th of 1,688 in CA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · CA 22%1,657th of 1,688 in CA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%1,551st of 1,678 in CA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%1,623rd of 1,678 in CA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%1,638th of 1,678 in CA

Measure	92278	San Bernardino	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Veterans	84.8%	4.7%	4.3%	6.2%	99th	3rd of 1,686
Government workers	82.4%	16%	14.8%	14.5%	99th	6th of 1,678
Population density	9,982/sq mi	110/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	92nd	166th of 1,688
Diversity index	66.7	62.1	69.7	61.4	87th	308th of 1,688
Foreign-born residents	6.6%	21.6%	27%	14.1%	37th	1,408th of 1,688
Work from home	9.7%	11%	17.2%	15.1%	32nd	1,192nd of 1,680
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,090	$34,343	$49,513	$44,673	10th	1,425th of 1,685
Population	3,913	2,197,104	39,287,377	334,922,499	6th	1,167th of 1,688
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.2%	23.3%	37.1%	35.7%	5th	1,470th of 1,687
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,957	$45,380	$52,643	$49,666	2nd	1,580th of 1,658
Median age	21.1	34.7	37.9	38.9	1st	1,659th of 1,687
Average commuteStrength	8.4 min	32.6 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	1st	1,580th of 1,584
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7.1%	6.6%	5.2%	1st	1,620th of 1,681
Residents 65 and older	0%	12.6%	15.7%	17.2%	1st	1,665th of 1,688
Residents under 18	0%	25.5%	22%	22%	1st	1,657th of 1,688
Tech workers	0%	2.1%	4.4%	3.8%	1st	1,551st of 1,678
Healthcare workers	0%	10%	9.4%	9.7%	1st	1,623rd of 1,678
Self-employed workers	0%	9.8%	11.4%	10%	1st	1,638th of 1,678

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

91%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.1

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black9%
Hispanic35%
Asian5%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.3%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

66.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

15.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

No data reported.

Households

Households: 0
Average household size: —
Family households: —
Married couples: —
Living alone: —
Veterans (of adults): 84.8%
Male / female: 92% / 8%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

92278

—

San Bernardino Co.

$85,478

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,090

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

—

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

—

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

92278

—

San Bernardino Co.

$505,000

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

92278

—

San Bernardino Co.

$1,801

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

No data reported.

Housing units: 0
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: —
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

30%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

45%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

81%

10–19

16%

20–29

0.9%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

8.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

99.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

33%

Construction and repair

27%

Transportation and moving

15%

Production

10%

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

39%

Restaurants and hotels

38%

Public administration

10%

Retail

Wholesale

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,957

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

82.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	92278	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$6,775	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$29,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,402	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

47%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: —
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Twentynine Palms
State: California
County: San Bernardino County
Center point: 34.2351° N, 116.0583° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Twentynine Palms100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 92278

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
92252	Joshua Tree, CA	14 mi	7,538	$66,598	$353,800
92286	Yucca Valley, CA · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
92284	Yucca Valley, CA	22 mi	25,415	$58,373	$354,300
92277	Twentynine Palms, CA	22 mi	26,277	$60,901	$247,700
92285	Landers, CA	27 mi	2,764	$47,734	$275,000
92268	Pioneertown, CA	29 mi	434	$58,798	$701,400
92241	Desert Hot Springs, CA	30 mi	8,884	$46,888	$124,000
92304	Amboy, CA	30 mi	0	—	—
92240	Desert Hot Springs, CA	33 mi	41,615	$54,023	$333,300
92202	Indio, CA · PO box	33 mi	—	—	—
92276	Thousand Palms, CA	34 mi	7,720	$77,000	$268,700
92256	Morongo Valley, CA	34 mi	4,209	$51,949	$285,400

Questions about 92278

What city is zip code 92278?

92278 is assigned to Twentynine Palms, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 92278 in?

92278 is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the population of 92278?

About 3,913 people live in 92278, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 92278 in?

92278 is in Pacific Time.

What zip codes are near 92278?

The closest zip codes to 92278 are 92252, 92286, 92284, 92277, 92285.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92278, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.