92256 ZIP Code — Morongo Valley, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92256 is located in Morongo Valley, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 63.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 442/760.

About ZIP code 92256

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 $230,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $45,938. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,387

population

63.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morongo Valley	Acceptable
Morongo Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92284 Yucca Valley (6.8 mi) 92240 Desert Hot Springs (10.8 mi) 92282 Whitewater (11.9 mi) 92339 Forest Falls (14.6 mi) 92262 Palm Springs (16.5 mi) 92305 Angelus Oaks (17.2 mi) 92230 Cabazon (17.6 mi) 92252 Joshua Tree (17.7 mi) 92220 Banning (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,387
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	63.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1049
Longitude	-116.5872
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	442/760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,387

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$45,938

Median household income

$29,393

Per capita income

$230,900

Median home value

$1,316

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

1,437

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

226

25–34

192

252

35–44

215

273

45–54

232

183

55–59

155

134

60–64

114

190

65–74

162

137

75–84

116

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	633	18.7%
18 and over	2,754	81.3%
65 and over	649	19.2%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Other race 9%

Two or more races 6.3%

Black or African American 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,663	67.4%
Hispanic or Latino	562	14.2%
Other race	357	9%
Two or more races	249	6.3%
Black or African American	75	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.4%
Asian	14	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$45,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,900
Median rent / month	$1,316
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	32.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	17.3%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Wood	9.4%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	566	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	126	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	397	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	470	30.1%
Households with children under 18	375	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	569	36.5%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	19.4%
Married	40.0%	47.0%
Separated	0.6%	1.4%
Widowed	2.4%	12.4%
Divorced	10.0%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 36.3%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	7.6%
Kindergarten	57	6.9%
Elementary school	285	34.6%
High school	81	9.8%
College / grad school	338	41.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Construction 14.1%

Professional & management 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.9%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	21.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.1%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	324	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,208	94.7%
Spanish	184	5.7%
Other Indo-European	170	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,003	88.7%
Born in same state	2,987	88.2%
Born in different state	2,055	60.7%
Foreign born	16	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	384	11.3%
Not a US citizen	346	90.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	729	21.5%
French	235	6.9%
German	90	2.7%
English	57	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	46	1.4%
Polish	43	1.3%
Dutch	21	0.6%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92256

What city is ZIP code 92256 in?

ZIP code 92256 is primarily assigned to Morongo Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 92256 in?

ZIP code 92256 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92256?

26% of residents in ZIP code 92256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92256 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 92256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92256 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 92256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92256?

The median household income in ZIP code 92256 is $45,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 92256 in?

ZIP code 92256 observes the PST timezone.