| City: | Pioneertown, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Rimrock |
| County: | San Bernardino County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:41:10 AM |
| Population: | 489 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.2129, -116.5789 |
| Land Area: | 69.683 sq mi |
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Pioneertown sits in San Bernardino County's high desert, spanning 66.5 square miles of rugged terrain northwest of Joshua Tree National Park. With a median age of 61.3 years and just 489 residents, this is one of California's older communities. The population-to-household ratio of 1.9 shows small households, typical of retirees and couples without children.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the territory. The post office maintains 379 PO Boxes for 258 occupied homes, a 1.47 adoption rate that indicates service extends beyond the immediate community. People from surrounding unincorporated areas in the Pipes Canyon and Burns Canyon regions rely on this post office.
The street names tell the story of Pioneertown's origins. Tom Mix Road, Roy Rogers Road, Annie Oakley Road, and William S Hart Road honor Western film stars from the 1940s, when Pioneertown was built as a working movie set. Pipes Canyon Road (18 delivery points) and Burns Canyon Road (15 delivery points) serve the outlying areas. Despite the Old West theme, most residents arrived recently. Some 364 of the 463 homes predate 1939 according to Census data, though this seems inconsistent with the area's development history and likely reflects data limitations for this sparsely populated ZIP.
Mail delivery uses both a single City carrier route and a single Rural route, serving the 233 street delivery points scattered across the desert landscape. However, because this is designated a PO Box Only Zone, many residents must use PO Boxes rather than receiving delivery at their homes. Seasonal vacancy runs at 26%, with 122 of 463 homes used for vacation or occasional use. Median home values reach $526,000, while per capita income stands at $46,610. Just 9.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, well below state averages. Homeownership dominates, with 82% of occupied homes owner-occupied.
The community uses Pioneertown as its mailing name. Rimrock appears as a recognized alias but isn't valid for mail (USPS lists it with zipMailingName = "N").
Street names honor Western film stars from the 1940s (Tom Mix, Roy Rogers, Annie Oakley, William S Hart) when Pioneertown was built as a working movie set, while canyon roads serve outlying areas.
ZIP Code 92268 has 489 residents and 258 households (average 1.90 persons per household). The median age is 61.3 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.2% male and 46.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 489Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 434Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,798Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 258Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $701,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 563 | 511 | 561 | 605 | 470 | 505 | 539 | 597 | 455 | 360 | 503 | 405 | 315 | 434 |
| Decennial Census | 574 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 489 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 61.3
Male Median Age: 60.9
Female Median Age: 61.9
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 47 | 29 | 44 | 37 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 36 | 12 | 15 | 9 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 35 | 76 | 58 | 71 | 73 | 27 | 24 | 12 |
| White: | 431 | 87.25% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 39 | 7.89% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.61% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 1.82% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 1.82% |
| Total: | 494 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 260 | 53.17% | 60.9 years |
| Females: | 229 | 46.83% | 61.9 years |
| Total: | 489 | 100% | 61.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 325 | 74.88% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 3.69% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 75 | 17.28% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 21.43% |
| Total Population: | 434 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 341 | 78.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 93 | 21.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,798, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,153 (85.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,397. Family households earn a median of $66,210 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,210). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,645 | $39,943 | $40,333 | $41,964 | $45,750 | $37,875 | $39,234 | $47,500 | $42,401 | $44,500 | $44,028 | $63,971 | $0 | $58,798 |
| Median Family Income | $36,359 | $58,516 | $57,750 | $51,875 | $0 | $43,750 | $42,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $113,750 | $0 | $66,210 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,250 | $30,515 | $31,333 | $40,268 | $40,536 | $30,750 | $30,500 | $32,500 | $27,153 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $59,500 | $80,625 | $59,914 | $83,500 | $0 | $83,024 | $0 | $0 | $48,250 | $0 | $32,202 | $41,429 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $26,875 | $26,809 | $0 | $0 | $48,365 | $65,268 | $69,583 | $60,000 | $53,462 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 216 | 49.77% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 4.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 200 | 46.08% |
| Total: | 434 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 97 | 44.91% |
| Service: | 70 | 32.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 22.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 216 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $701,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $466,800 (198.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $414,900. The median gross rent is $1,847, which is far above the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,001. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.49% (19.62% with a mortgage, 80.38% free-and-clear) and renters 28.51% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 46.23%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,600 | $235,500 | $226,400 | $217,500 | $215,700 | $207,200 | $173,400 | $264,400 | $286,500 | $362,500 | $427,900 | $490,000 | $526,000 | $701,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 19 | 30.16% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 18 | 28.57% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 26 | 41.27% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $760 | $873 | $846 | $836 | $1,325 | $0 | $0 | $1,847 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 14.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 127 | 57.47% |
| Renter Occupied: | 63 | 28.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 221 | 53.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 190 | 46.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 411 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 389 | 94.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 3.41% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 1.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 411 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.90% 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 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 32.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 73.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.20 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 college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 44 | 10.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 172 | 39.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 154 | 35.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 7.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 4.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 2.76% |
| Total: | 434 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 390 | 89.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 6.91% |
| Private Insurance: | 141 | 29.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 318 | 66.53% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 3.97% |
| Total: | 478 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 459 | 96.03% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.4% | 18.9% | 15.3% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.8% | 15.7% | 21.2% | 18.4% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 92268 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 137 people with an annual payroll of $6,921,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 416Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,611,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,921,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 137Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92268 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 4,224,851 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 92268. It covers 69.683 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: | 4,224,851Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 69.683 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92268 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.