🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92256

Morongo Valley

ZIP Code 92256 is a standard zip code serving Morongo Valley, Morongo Valley, California (CA), in San Bernardino County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,588 with a median household income of $28,594. 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: Morongo Valley
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.060600
Longitude: -116.565600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 78.05 mi²
Population Density: 46.0 people per mi² (35th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.122175°N, 34.032551°S, -116.460051°E, -116.719831°W

With 3,588 residents spread across 78.05 square miles, this area has a population density of 46.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,588

Population

50th percentile

$28,594

Median Income

5th percentile

$119,000

Median Home Value

45th percentile

78.05 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92256 is $28,594, and the median home value is $119,000. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,030

Total Units

1,622

Occupied Units

79.9%

Occupancy Rate

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