92285 ZIP Code — Landers, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92285 is located in Landers, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 272.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,726 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92285

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,656. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 92285 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,726

population

272.17

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Landers	Acceptable
Landers	Acceptable
Landers	Preferred

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	2,726
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	272.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.4589
Longitude	-116.5293
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,726

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$39,656

Median household income

$22,603

Per capita income

$179,000

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

2,084

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

166

15–19

112

20–24

25–34

244

35–44

164

45–54

112

55–59

239

60–64

160

281

65–74

188

105

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	216	7.9%
18 and over	2,510	92.1%
65 and over	754	27.7%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.4%

Two or more races 12%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Black or African American 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%

Asian 2.5%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,053	69.4%
Two or more races	355	12%
Hispanic or Latino	234	7.9%
Black or African American	134	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	93	3.1%
Asian	74	2.5%
Other race	9	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 25.3%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	25.3%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$39,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 26.7%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,000
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	51.9%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	50.3%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.0%
1 bedroom	25.1%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	14.0%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	36.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	36.8%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	75	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	407	37.7%
Female householder, no spouse	232	21.5%
Households with children under 18	115	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	542	50.1%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	13.9%
Married	32.7%	48.8%
Separated	1.7%	3.5%
Widowed	7.9%	8.4%
Divorced	17.9%	25.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 32.6%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	142	53.2%
High school	14	5.2%
College / grad school	111	41.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 25.1%

Construction 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Other services 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	35.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	2.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	29.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	37.8%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.7%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	30.5%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.3%
Public insurance	67.4%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,678	98.2%
Spanish	34	1.3%
Other Indo-European	21	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,629	96.4%
Born in same state	2,620	96.1%
Born in different state	1,610	59.1%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	97	3.6%
Not a US citizen	20	20.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	376	13.8%
French	355	13%
Dutch	62	2.3%
Arab	62	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	1.7%
Polish	34	1.2%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92285

What city is ZIP code 92285 in?

ZIP code 92285 is primarily assigned to Landers, California.

What county is ZIP code 92285 in?

ZIP code 92285 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

Does ZIP code 92285 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 92285 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92285 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 92285 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 92285 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 92285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92285?

19% of residents in ZIP code 92285 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 92285 in?

ZIP code 92285 observes the PST timezone.