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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 92356 has 6,050 residents and 2,220 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 45.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	6,050Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	6,665Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	4,505Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	16.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$46,625Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,220Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$239,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.69Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	6,310	6,155	6,504	6,293	6,211	5,995	6,239	6,065	6,573	6,199	6,901	7,048	6,665
Decennial Census	6,455	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6,050	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 45.4

Male Median Age: 46.3

Female Median Age: 44.2

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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	190	178	170	201	160	166	176	158	159	163	209	288	301	251	218	110	54	48
Female	192	172	168	162	137	163	131	176	140	143	168	266	227	220	134	112	71	68
Total	382	350	338	363	297	329	307	334	299	306	377	554	528	471	352	222	125	116

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,726	51.13%
Black:	157	2.15%
Hispanic:*	2,019	27.71%
Asian:	181	2.48%
American Indian:	102	1.40%
Hawaiian:	11	0.15%
Other:	1,091	14.97%
Total:	7,287	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,200	52.89%	46.3 years
Females:	2,850	47.11%	44.2 years
Total:	6,050	100%	45.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,395	80.95%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	78	1.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	681	10.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	511	17.88%
Total Population:	6,665	100%
Total Native Population:	5,473	82.12%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,192	17.88%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $46,625, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is up $21,804 (87.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,617. Family households earn a median of $51,964 versus $22,455 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,509). By gender, male median income is $62,149 and female is $35,759, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $26,390 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 42.8%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 22.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$24,821	$28,367	$31,662	$33,582	$24,968	$31,821	$27,708	$30,513	$31,008	$36,701	$36,720	$43,780	$46,625
Median Family Income	$34,696	$46,048	$45,253	$47,946	$43,138	$43,523	$40,664	$40,962	$33,398	$42,198	$41,250	$49,683	$51,964
Median NonFamily Income	$16,194	$16,350	$16,635	$16,854	$16,505	$20,763	$19,427	$25,344	$23,531	$23,387	$22,995	$25,081	$22,455
Median Male Income	$43,547	$52,150	$47,247	$45,250	$48,026	$48,368	$47,361	$41,436	$44,035	$50,603	$47,669	$51,694	$62,149
Median Female Income	$38,789	$31,046	$31,841	$40,521	$40,061	$41,302	$40,257	$37,366	$31,146	$31,219	$30,878	$35,164	$35,759

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,759	33.32%
Unemployed:	499	9.45%
Not In Labor Force:	3,021	57.23%
Total:	5,279	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	268	15.24%
Service:	591	33.60%
Sales and Office:	187	10.63%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	336	19.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	377	21.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,759	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $239,100, which is far less than the state median ($695,400), is up $110,100 (85.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83,000. The median gross rent is $1,138, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $260 (29.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.26% (45.76% with a mortgage, 54.24% free-and-clear) and renters 32.74% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.26%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$129,000	$98,700	$101,500	$101,800	$102,400	$105,200	$129,300	$147,500	$156,100	$159,300	$169,100	$205,600	$239,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	183	23.25%
$1,000 to $1,499:	364	46.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:	131	16.65%
$2,000 to $2,499:	17	2.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	92	11.69%
Total:	787	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$878	$686	$650	$629	$649	$713	$739	$779	$911	$875	$960	$1,073	$1,138

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	740	30.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	877	36.48%
Renter Occupied:	787	32.74%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,404	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,404	78.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	649	21.26%
Total Housing Units:	3,053	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,470	80.90%
Multi-Family Units:	14	0.46%
Other Units:	569	18.64%
Total Housing Units:	3,053	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 14.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 76.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 31.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 64.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 31.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), up 15.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 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 (49.16%). College enrollment is 15.04%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	403	8.87%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	647	14.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,384	30.48%
Some college, no degree:	1,114	24.53%
Associate's degree:	330	7.27%
Bachelor's degree:	456	10.04%
Graduate or professional degree:	207	4.56%
Total:	4,541	100%
High school or higher:	3,491	76.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	663	14.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,094	29.71%
Public Insurance:	4,303	61.05%
No Insurance:	651	9.24%
Total:	7,048	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,397	90.76%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.6%	10.3%	14.2%	14.3%	17.9%	22.5%	30.4%	26.6%	32.7%	30.4%	31.9%	28.8%	31.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	65	4.37%
Kindergarten:	92	6.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	732	49.16%
High school (grades 9-12):	376	25.25%
College or graduate school:	224	15.04%
Total:	1,489	100%
Early Childhood:	157	10.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,200	80.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lucerne Valley, California
City Alias:	Lucerne Vly
County:	San Bernardino County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:29:07 PM
Population:	6,050 [See All]
Area Codes:	760 / 442
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.5246, -116.8882
Land Area:	365.575 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/92356/zip-code-92356.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,675Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	35Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,702Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,674Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	64Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$17,253,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$71,933,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,007Source: CBP

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:	365.575 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:	0644420Source: Census
Place Name:	Lucerne Valley CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 92356 in Lucerne Valley, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 92356

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92356

Sources & References