🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92242

Earp

ZIP Code 92242 is a standard zip code serving Earp, Earp, California (CA), in San Bernardino County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,539 with a median household income of $27,279. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: San Bernardino
City: Earp
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.165200
Longitude: -114.319700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 31.30 mi²
Water Area: 1.15 mi²
Population Density: 49.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.267474°N, 34.079727°S, -114.169196°E, -114.486630°W

With 1,539 residents spread across 31.30 square miles, this area has a population density of 49.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,539

Population

35th percentile

$27,279

Median Income

5th percentile

$74,300

Median Home Value

15th percentile

31.30 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92242 is $27,279, and the median home value is $74,300. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,681

Total Units

771

Occupied Units

45.9%

Occupancy Rate

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