| City: | Bard, California |
| County: | Imperial County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:40:41 AM |
| Population: | 64 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.7886, -114.5554 |
| Land Area: | 2.759 sq mi |
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Bard sits just north of the California-Mexico border in Imperial County, where the Colorado River marks the state line with Arizona. This tiny community of 64 residents doesn't just serve its own thirteen households. The post office maintains ninety PO Boxes, a rate of 6.9 boxes per local household. That's the signature of a regional service point drawing customers from across the border and surrounding desert areas.
The mathematics tell a clear story. With only thirteen occupied housing units but ninety active PO Boxes, this facility serves an area far beyond Bard proper. People from communities without carrier delivery drive here to collect mail. The nearest neighborhoods are Fort Yuma Riviera and Rio Verde, both 3-4 miles away in Arizona. Cross-border postal services in desert regions often create these patterns. A single accessible post office becomes the mailbox for dozens of square miles.
Bard's demographics reflect its border location. Of the 64 residents, 42% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The median age is 42.5 years. Extended families are common here; the population-to-household ratio of 4.9 people per household exceeds the national average of 2.5. This isn't unusual in rural agricultural areas where multi-generational households share living spaces.
The USPS ZIP+4 database shows minimal street delivery infrastructure. Just two streets appear in carrier route records: Bard Road and Farisour. One named building exists in the system: the Postmaster facility itself. With only thirteen occupied housing units across 2.76 square miles of land, traditional carrier routes don't make economic sense. The community is classified as urban delivery (not rural route), but that classification doesn't match reality. There's no city-style house-to-house service here. Residents and regional customers rely on the PO Box system.
With only two streets in the carrier route system, Bard's mail infrastructure reflects its tiny population and reliance on PO Box service rather than traditional delivery routes.
ZIP Code 92222 has 64 residents and 13 households (average 4.92 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.8% male and 42.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.0%) and White (45.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 64Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 45 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 64 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 40.8
Female Median Age: 49.3
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 29 | 39.19% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 32 | 43.24% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 5.41% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 12.16% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 37 | 57.81% | 40.8 years |
| Females: | 27 | 42.19% | 49.3 years |
| Total: | 64 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 92222 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,953Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92222 is located in Imperial County, California, within the El Centro, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20940) and California's 25th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 174,528 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 92222. It covers 2.759 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | El Centro, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 174,528Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.759 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 25Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1690.5 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92222 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.