92363 ZIP Code — Needles, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92363 is located in Needles, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 372.02 square miles and serves a population of 5,447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92363

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 $136,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

The gap between median ($39,155) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 92363 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,447

population

372.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92363 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92363

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92363. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Needles	Acceptable
Needles	Acceptable
Needles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

86436 Topock (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	5,447
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	372.02 sq mi
Water area	12.70 sq mi
Latitude	34.6552
Longitude	-114.6437
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,447

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$39,155

Median household income

$27,906

Per capita income

$136,800

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

58.8%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

2,933

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

106

148

5–9

144

199

10–14

194

172

15–19

169

20–24

188

25–34

184

368

35–44

360

274

45–54

267

237

55–59

232

342

60–64

334

391

65–74

382

200

75–84

196

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,127	20.7%
18 and over	4,320	79.3%
65 and over	1,252	23.0%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.4%

Two or more races 13.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Black or African American 2.7%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,474	56.4%
Two or more races	840	13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	788	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	715	11.6%
Black or African American	166	2.7%
Other race	119	1.9%
Asian	47	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$39,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,800
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	58.8%
Renter occupied	41.2%
Vacant	42.3%
Single-family detached	49.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.7%
Mobile homes	35.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	39.8%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.3%
Electricity	49.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	967	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	139	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	516	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	596	26.9%
Households with children under 18	488	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	866	39.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	23.5%
Married	46.7%	46.0%
Separated	5.2%	3.5%
Widowed	3.3%	10.4%
Divorced	11.5%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.3%
Kindergarten	65	6.3%
Elementary school	493	47.8%
High school	329	31.9%
College / grad school	90	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.9%

Transportation & utilities 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Public administration 13.9%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 4.5%

Information 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.3%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 17.9%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	22.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	443	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.2%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	35.5%
65 and over	50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	66.9%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,232	96.1%
Spanish	106	2.0%
Other Indo-European	76	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,274	96.8%
Born in same state	5,248	96.3%
Born in different state	2,960	54.3%
Foreign born	26	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	173	3.2%
Not a US citizen	109	63.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	610	11.2%
French	415	7.6%
English	166	3%
Polish	115	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	2%
Dutch	12	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92363

What city is ZIP code 92363 in?

ZIP code 92363 is primarily assigned to Needles, California.

What county is ZIP code 92363 in?

ZIP code 92363 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92363?

28% of residents in ZIP code 92363 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92363?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 92363 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 92363 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92363?

The median home value in ZIP code 92363 is $136,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 92363 in?

ZIP code 92363 observes the PST timezone.