| City: | Baker, California |
| City Alias: | Kelso |
| County: | San Bernardino County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:28:03 PM |
| Population: | 452 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 760 / 442 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 35.2812, -116.1803 |
| Land Area: | 358.494 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 92309 has 452 residents and 128 households (average 3.53 persons per household). The median age is 28.9 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.3%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (36.1%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 452Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 490Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 38Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 128Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $115,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.51Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 713 | 730 | 837 | 916 | 835 | 742 | 656 | 633 | 572 | 634 | 593 | 561 | 490 |
| Decennial Census | 763 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 452 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.9
Male Median Age: 31.3
Female Median Age: 27.8
| 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 | 19 | 14 | 28 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 16 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 35 | 39 | 51 | 42 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| White: | 103 | 13.73% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 345 | 46.00% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.07% |
| American Indian: | 163 | 21.73% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.67% |
| Other: | 124 | 16.53% |
| Total: | 750 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 226 | 50.00% | 31.3 years |
| Females: | 226 | 50.00% | 27.8 years |
| Total: | 452 | 100% | 28.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 255 | 52.04% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 134 | 27.35% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 101 | 47.96% |
| Total Population: | 490 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 255 | 52.04% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 235 | 47.96% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is down $33,000 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,528. Family households earn a median of $78,125 versus $32,548 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,577). By gender, male median income is $48,750 and female is $26,429, which is far less than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $22,321 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.7%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (40.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,000 | $33,068 | $32,833 | $36,838 | $31,750 | $37,609 | $38,977 | $38,750 | $36,528 | $38,750 | $28,933 | $31,786 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $43,047 | $45,156 | $37,059 | $38,063 | $33,958 | $34,327 | $36,607 | $36,806 | $38,750 | $59,464 | $60,357 | $75,321 | $78,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $22,778 | $23,000 | $31,750 | $0 | $55,662 | $58,125 | $58,125 | $0 | $25,208 | $26,625 | $29,875 | $32,548 |
| Median Male Income | $25,918 | $26,571 | $26,750 | $29,306 | $27,367 | $38,750 | $40,625 | $36,625 | $29,861 | $36,488 | $38,938 | $42,404 | $48,750 |
| Median Female Income | $16,563 | $15,250 | $13,929 | $13,333 | $16,000 | $18,750 | $0 | $45,625 | $36,750 | $40,417 | $27,292 | $28,125 | $26,429 |
| Employed: | 281 | 72.61% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 2.07% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 98 | 25.32% |
| Total: | 387 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 10.68% |
| Service: | 114 | 40.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 96 | 34.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 4.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 10.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 281 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $115,100, which is much lower than the state median ($695,400), is up $92,600 (411.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115,100. The median gross rent is $883, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $230 (35.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $213. Of occupied housing, owners make up 29.21% (57.63% with a mortgage, 42.37% free-and-clear) and renters 70.79% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.19%, which is much 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 | $22,500 | $23,300 | $40,500 | $22,900 | $21,100 | $21,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,300 | $96,100 | $115,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 65 | 45.45% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 49 | 34.27% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 4.90% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 22 | 15.38% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $653 | $495 | $716 | $716 | $717 | $704 | $746 | $668 | $670 | $710 | $728 | $774 | $883 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 16.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 25 | 12.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 143 | 70.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 202 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 202 | 76.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 61 | 23.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 263 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 76 | 28.90% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 73 | 27.76% |
| Other Units: | 114 | 43.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 263 | 100% |
In 2023, 1.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 75.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.30%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 29.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 64.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.60%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (25.53%). College enrollment is 23.40%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 29 | 10.32% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 40 | 14.23% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 161 | 57.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 33 | 11.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 4.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.42% |
| Total: | 281 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 212 | 75.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 1.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 142 | 27.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 317 | 60.50% |
| No Insurance: | 65 | 12.40% |
| Total: | 524 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 459 | 87.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.9% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 21.6% | 31.5% | 29.4% | 28.0% | 36.1% | 24.6% | 12.3% | 19.6% | 19.0% | 11.6% |
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: | 9 | 9.57% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 17.02% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 25.53% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 23 | 24.47% |
| College or graduate school: | 22 | 23.40% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 25 | 26.60% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 67.02% |
ZIP Code 92309 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 28 business establishments, employing about 391 people with an annual payroll of $13,912,000. USPS data shows 11 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 11Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,551Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 28Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,609,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,912,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 391Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92309 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 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 92309. It covers 358.494 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: | 358.494 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: | 0603512Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Baker CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92309 is in the Baker Valley Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.