| ZIP Codes: | 3 Standard, 2 PO Boxes [See All] |
| County: | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Area Codes: | 840,909 |
| Time Zone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 208,393 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 34.0974, -117.4652 |
| Land Area: | 51.04 sq miles (ZIP Codes) |
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Fontana, CA has 235,632 residents, with an average household size of 3.7. The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.5%) and 35-39 (4.6%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 67.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 28.3% (higher than the Nation).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Fontana, CA. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More
| Total Population: | 233,593 |
| Total Households: | 60,185 |
| Total Housing Units: | 61,382 |
| Average Household Size: | 3.87 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.33 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 208,393 |
| Total Households: | 54,532 |
| Total Housing Units: | 55,632 |
| Average Household Size: | 3.81 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 222,180 | 224,759 | 226,567 | 228,934 | 229,770 | 230,459 | 233,056 | 234,727 | 236,892 | 237,573 | 234,333 | 234,567 | 235,632 |
| Decennial Census | 221,665%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 233,593 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.9
Male Median Age: 31.7
Female Median Age: 34.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7,568 | 8,805 | 10,070 | 10,038 | 9,570 | 9,057 | 8,004 | 7,854 | 7,460 | 7,505 | 7,557 | 6,780 | 5,595 | 3,962 | 2,560 | 1,483 | 889 | 665 |
| Female | 7,267 | 8,427 | 9,530 | 9,637 | 9,047 | 8,711 | 8,177 | 8,209 | 8,054 | 8,325 | 7,768 | 7,175 | 5,938 | 4,469 | 3,036 | 1,991 | 1,303 | 1,107 |
| Total | 14,835 | 17,232 | 19,600 | 19,675 | 18,617 | 17,768 | 16,181 | 16,063 | 15,514 | 15,830 | 15,325 | 13,955 | 11,533 | 8,431 | 5,596 | 3,474 | 2,192 | 1,772 |
| White: | 54,242 | 15.31% |
| Black: | 19,553 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 163,242 | 46.09% |
| Asian: | 18,294 | 5.16% |
| American Indian: | 5,158 | 1.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 619 | 0.17% |
| Other: | 93,108 | 26.29% |
| Total: | 354,216 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 115,422 | 49.41% | 31.7 years |
| Females: | 118,171 | 50.59% | 34.1 years |
| Total: | 233,593 | 100% | 32.9 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 164,646 | 69.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2,679 | 1.14% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 34,944 | 14.83% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 33,363 | 28.99% |
| Total Population: | 235,632 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 167,325 | 71.01% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 68,307 | 28.99% |
ZIP Codes in Fontana, CA have an average household income of $100,707 (higher than the State by 4.5%, and much higher than the Nation by 28.2%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($101,187 vs $71,962). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,224 | $66,380 | $66,621 | $66,827 | $66,502 | $67,042 | $70,338 | $72,663 | $76,249 | $79,722 | $86,037 | $95,479 | $100,707 |
| Median Family Income | $67,322 | $66,989 | $66,811 | $67,065 | $67,013 | $68,000 | $72,312 | $75,294 | $78,783 | $81,906 | $87,439 | $97,180 | $101,187 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,895 | $43,367 | $46,665 | $46,964 | $46,722 | $46,920 | $47,381 | $47,639 | $49,723 | $53,285 | $60,722 | $69,469 | $71,962 |
| Median Male Income | $41,197 | $42,215 | $42,163 | $42,766 | $41,887 | $42,401 | $43,628 | $46,612 | $47,617 | $49,521 | $52,562 | $55,361 | $57,157 |
| Median Female Income | $36,042 | $34,516 | $34,707 | $35,503 | $35,451 | $34,893 | $35,119 | $36,283 | $38,854 | $40,305 | $41,903 | $46,680 | $48,442 |
| Employed: | 110,913 | 61.76% |
| Unemployed: | 8,255 | 4.60% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60,431 | 33.65% |
| Total: | 179,599 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30,275 | 27.30% |
| Service: | 17,733 | 15.99% |
| Sales and Office: | 23,395 | 21.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12,032 | 10.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27,478 | 24.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 110,913 | 100% |
In Fontana, CA, the median home value is $519,200 - much lower than the State by 25.3%, and up $140,934 (37.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,940 per month - about the same as the State as the State by 0.8%, and up $365 (23.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Fontana pay $2,000+ (32.6%). About 11.6% pay under $1,000 and 32.6% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.2% (79.2% have a mortgage) and renters make up 32.8% - owners are higher than the Nation.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $278,433 | $239,666 | $228,733 | $237,633 | $252,266 | $277,566 | $308,000 | $337,766 | $358,833 | $378,266 | $402,633 | $483,966 | $519,200 |
| Less than $500: | 602 | 2.90% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,704 | 8.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4,499 | 21.70% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6,815 | 32.87% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3,510 | 16.93% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,761 | 8.49% |
| $3,000 or more: | 1,375 | 6.63% |
| No Rent: | 465 | 2.24% |
| Total: | 20,731 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,319 | $1,330 | $1,343 | $1,377 | $1,376 | $1,422 | $1,468 | $1,525 | $1,569 | $1,575 | $1,671 | $1,818 | $1,940 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32,848 | 52.31% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9,210 | 14.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20,731 | 33.02% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 62,789 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 62,789 | 97.99% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,291 | 2.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 64,080 | 100% |
20.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (36.5%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 79.0%, which is below the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 9.3%, which is about the same as the state rate (8.4%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), down 2.0 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.6 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 17,334 | 11.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15,342 | 10.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43,627 | 29.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 31,241 | 21.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 10,764 | 7.34% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20,720 | 14.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,709 | 5.25% |
| Total: | 146,737 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 114,061 | 77.73% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 28,429 | 19.37% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 135,929 | 54.54% |
| Public Insurance: | 90,146 | 36.17% |
| No Insurance: | 23,148 | 9.29% |
| Total: | 249,223 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 226,075 | 90.71% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.8% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2,188 | 3.17% |
| Kindergarten: | 2,800 | 4.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29,024 | 42.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17,291 | 25.05% |
| College or graduate school: | 17,736 | 25.69% |
| Total: | 69,039 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4,988 | 7.22% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 49,115 | 71.14% |
Fontana supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3,587 business establishments, employing about 65,386 people with an annual payroll of $4,104,006,000. USPS data shows 65,812 residential mailboxes and 3,339 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 65,812Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3,339Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 101,741Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 21,055Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 4,990Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3,587Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $966,090,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,104,006,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 65,386Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Fontana, CA is located in San Bernardino County, within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40140). It spans 7 of %>California's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,11st,28th,33rd, and 35th). This Metro area has a population of 4,637,725 people, about 5.0% of whom live in Fontana. ZIP Codes here cover 51.04 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,637,725Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| PMSA: | Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 51.04 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 01,02,03,11,28,33,35Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Last ZIP Intro: | 2006-05Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 24680Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fontana city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.