92242 ZIP Code — Earp, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92242 is located in Earp, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 45.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92242

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,429. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 92242 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,230

population

45.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Earp	Acceptable
Earp	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,230
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	45.22 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1807
Longitude	-114.3527
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,230

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$41,429

Median household income

$31,229

Per capita income

$126,200

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

1,387

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

125

55–59

100

60–64

126

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	14.3%
18 and over	1,054	85.7%
65 and over	437	35.5%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.9%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,052	79.9%
Two or more races	92	7%
Hispanic or Latino	87	6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	4.5%
Other race	21	1.6%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$41,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,200
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	58.0%
Single-family detached	41.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.7%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	78.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	208	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	161	25.6%
Households with children under 18	91	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	51.8%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	16.8%
Married	40.7%	44.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	9.6%	19.4%
Divorced	32.9%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	59.5%
High school	38	32.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.1%

Retail trade 23.1%

Construction 13.5%

Professional & management 12.4%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Other services 8.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.5%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.4%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	12.9%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	10.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	30.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,170	95.1%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,169	95.0%
Born in same state	1,159	94.2%
Born in different state	536	43.6%
Foreign born	10	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	61	5.0%
Not a US citizen	44	72.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	266	21.6%
French	129	10.5%
English	43	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	1.6%
Arab	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92242

What city is ZIP code 92242 in?

ZIP code 92242 is primarily assigned to Earp, California.

What county is ZIP code 92242 in?

ZIP code 92242 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

Does ZIP code 92242 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 92242 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92242 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 92242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92242?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 92242 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 92242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 92242 in?

ZIP code 92242 observes the PST timezone.