92309 ZIP Code — Baker, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92309 is located in Baker, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 358.49 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92309

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,100. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,786. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92309 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

561
population
358.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92309 ZIP code map
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City Status
Baker Acceptable
Baker Preferred
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 561
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 358.49 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.2812
Longitude -116.1803
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 760/442
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.1% 37.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 38.6% 32.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 23.9% 26.4%
Over $200k 5.3% 6.3% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

561
Population
2
People per sq mi
28.4
Median age
$31,786
Median household income
$20,830
Per capita income
$96,100
Median home value
$774
Median monthly rent
33.8%
Home ownership
30.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
129
Housing units
1.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
32
17
5–9
17
13
10–14
13
36
15–19
37
22
20–24
23
41
25–34
43
37
35–44
38
13
45–54
14
20
55–59
20
33
60–64
33
8
65–74
8
6
75–84
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815928.3%
18 and over40271.7%
65 and over285.0%
Median age28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or more races 15.3%
Other race 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
GroupCount%
White29438.4%
Hispanic or Latino20526.8%
Two or more races11715.3%
Other race8811.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native364.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander141.8%
Asian121.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.1% 37.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 38.6% 32.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 23.9% 26.4%
Over $200k 5.3% 6.3% 13.3%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 6.0%
$15k–$25k 11.1%
$25k–$35k 32.9%
$35k–$50k 3.2%
$50k–$75k 5.6%
$75k–$100k 28.2%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k6.0%
$15k–$25k11.1%
$25k–$35k32.9%
$35k–$50k3.2%
$50k–$75k5.6%
$75k–$100k28.2%
$100k–$150k3.7%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$31,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%
$50k–$100k 47.9%
$100k–$150k 4.1%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$500k–$1M 9.6%
$1M+ 9.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$96,100
Median rent / month$774
Owner occupied33.8%
Renter occupied66.2%
Vacant20.6%
Single-family detached23.9%
Large apartment buildings2.6%
Mobile homes46.0%
Median rooms3.9
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.6%
2000–200912.1%
1990–199921.3%
1980–198927.6%
1970–19799.2%
1960–19697.0%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier1.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom15.1%
2 bedrooms52.9%
3 bedrooms24.6%
4 bedrooms1.1%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.5%
1 vehicle48.1%
2 vehicles23.6%
3 or more9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.0%
Electricity81.5%
Propane / LP gas11.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8539.4%
Cohabiting couple188.3%
Male householder, no spouse5927.3%
Female householder, no spouse5425.0%
Households with children under 187333.8%
Households with seniors (65+)156.9%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.1%41.6%
Married47.8%41.6%
Separated4.5%6.5%
Widowed0.0%5.6%
Divorced2.7%4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.8%
HS graduate 58.1%
Some college, no degree 8.8%
Associate's degree 4.1%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher72.2%
Bachelor's or higher1.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool76.4%
Kindergarten2018.2%
Elementary school2724.5%
High school4339.1%
College / grad school1311.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 52.9%
Retail trade 30.0%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Education & healthcare 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts9.9%
Service39.9%
Sales & office38.4%
Natural resources & construction1.5%
Production & transportation10.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector96.6%
Government3.4%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone60.4%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk29.1%
Work from home3.8%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)10.7

Poverty

All people 30.4%
Under 18 years 59.5%
18 and over 19.7%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security12.5%
Retirement income0.0%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP24.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.2%
High blood pressure24.6%
High cholesterol26.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease4.1%
Stroke2.2%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis16.1%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.1%
Cancer3.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking21.1%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.5%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health18.1%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)60.3%
Visited dentist54.8%
Cholesterol screening86.1%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans30.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.4%
Under 1811.3%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance17.3%
Public insurance72.7%
No insurance15.3%
Uninsured under 1910.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only49888.8%
Spanish16232.5%
Other Indo-European16232.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)28751.2%
Born in same state28751.2%
Born in different state24744.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen27448.8%
Not a US citizen14653.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab8515.2%
AncestryCount%
French30.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.5%
Internet access100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92309

What city is ZIP code 92309 in?

ZIP code 92309 is primarily assigned to Baker, California.

What county is ZIP code 92309 in?

ZIP code 92309 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92309?

Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 92309 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 92309 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 92309 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92309?

30% of residents in ZIP code 92309 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92309?

The median home value in ZIP code 92309 is $96,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 92309 in?

ZIP code 92309 observes the PST timezone.

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