| City: | Morongo Valley, California |
| City Alias: | Morongo Vly |
| County: | San Bernardino County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:27:07 PM |
| Population: | 3,517 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.1049, -116.5872 |
| Land Area: | 63.35 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 92256 has 3,517 residents and 1,630 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (73.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,517Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,907Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 3,332Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 55.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,821Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,630Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $265,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,632 | 3,736 | 3,664 | 3,631 | 3,266 | 3,105 | 3,250 | 3,282 | 3,100 | 3,176 | 3,159 | 3,387 | 3,907 |
| Decennial Census | 3,588 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,517 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 50.3
| 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 | 71 | 70 | 87 | 75 | 65 | 89 | 115 | 111 | 121 | 98 | 119 | 176 | 195 | 156 | 103 | 74 | 29 | 21 |
| Female | 67 | 76 | 102 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 102 | 109 | 93 | 95 | 120 | 159 | 174 | 181 | 123 | 63 | 36 | 19 |
| Total | 138 | 146 | 189 | 147 | 139 | 166 | 217 | 220 | 214 | 193 | 239 | 335 | 369 | 337 | 226 | 137 | 65 | 40 |
| White: | 2,595 | 67.68% |
| Black: | 58 | 1.51% |
| Hispanic:* | 736 | 19.20% |
| Asian: | 62 | 1.62% |
| American Indian: | 66 | 1.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 7 | 0.18% |
| Other: | 310 | 8.09% |
| Total: | 3,834 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,775 | 50.47% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 1,742 | 49.53% | 50.3 years |
| Total: | 3,517 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,431 | 87.82% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 0.41% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 408 | 10.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 52 | 11.77% |
| Total Population: | 3,907 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,447 | 88.23% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 460 | 11.77% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,821, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $18,618 (48.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,321. Family households earn a median of $56,107 versus $50,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $5,982). By gender, male median income is $57,019 and female is $61,667, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,648 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.6%, which is slightly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,203 | $27,275 | $28,594 | $32,045 | $34,057 | $35,405 | $49,563 | $50,515 | $53,500 | $44,944 | $42,552 | $45,938 | $56,821 |
| Median Family Income | $57,321 | $56,786 | $43,342 | $44,920 | $43,958 | $46,875 | $53,839 | $59,609 | $68,333 | $58,750 | $56,168 | $60,048 | $56,107 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,103 | $19,327 | $19,410 | $20,953 | $23,913 | $24,040 | $30,484 | $30,423 | $31,125 | $35,056 | $31,667 | $36,250 | $50,125 |
| Median Male Income | $45,643 | $45,682 | $41,875 | $34,808 | $0 | $46,328 | $52,241 | $56,094 | $53,208 | $52,344 | $50,610 | $55,337 | $57,019 |
| Median Female Income | $33,958 | $31,000 | $42,179 | $51,821 | $0 | $51,272 | $51,875 | $63,667 | $53,419 | $58,333 | $52,083 | $62,560 | $61,667 |
| Employed: | 1,773 | 56.70% |
| Unemployed: | 152 | 4.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,202 | 38.44% |
| Total: | 3,127 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 624 | 35.19% |
| Service: | 405 | 22.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 278 | 15.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 339 | 19.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 127 | 7.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,773 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $265,100, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is up $94,500 (55.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98,700. The median gross rent is $1,362, which is well under the state median ($1,956), is up $533 (64.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $463. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.37% (52.45% with a mortgage, 47.55% free-and-clear) and renters 32.63% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.00%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,600 | $155,600 | $119,000 | $113,500 | $113,600 | $108,900 | $133,800 | $135,900 | $166,400 | $180,200 | $183,300 | $230,900 | $265,100 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 1.81% |
| $500 to $999: | 133 | 24.05% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 234 | 42.31% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 112 | 20.25% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 32 | 5.79% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 32 | 5.79% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $829 | $851 | $862 | $854 | $859 | $835 | $918 | $809 | $899 | $874 | $1,024 | $1,316 | $1,362 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 599 | 35.34% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 543 | 32.04% |
| Renter Occupied: | 553 | 32.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,695 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,695 | 86.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 276 | 14.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,971 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,639 | 83.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 61 | 3.09% |
| Other Units: | 271 | 13.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,971 | 100% |
In 2023, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 91.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.20%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 44.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 53.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 18.30%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 6.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.68%). College enrollment is 34.18%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 166 | 5.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 97 | 3.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 753 | 25.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,078 | 36.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 373 | 12.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 333 | 11.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 148 | 5.02% |
| Total: | 2,948 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,685 | 91.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 481 | 16.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,748 | 40.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,078 | 48.73% |
| No Insurance: | 438 | 10.27% |
| Total: | 4,264 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,826 | 89.73% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.6% | 13.0% | 14.5% | 10.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 20.1% | 18.3% |
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: | 31 | 3.28% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 1.59% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 460 | 48.68% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 116 | 12.28% |
| College or graduate school: | 323 | 34.18% |
| Total: | 945 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 46 | 4.87% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 591 | 62.54% |
ZIP Code 92256 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 47 business establishments, employing about 243 people with an annual payroll of $8,445,000. USPS data shows 1,543 residential mailboxes and 38 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1,543Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 38Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,984Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1,433Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 47Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,076,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,445,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 243Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92256 is located in San Bernardino County, California, within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40140) and California's 23rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,637,725 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 92256. It covers 63.35 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 |
| Land Area: | 63.35 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9898 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0649348Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Morongo Valley CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92256 is in the Morongo Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 October 1, 2025.