92398 ZIP Code — Yermo, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92398 is located in Yermo, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 100.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92398

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $54,122. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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 92398 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,394

population

100.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92398 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92398

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92398. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yermo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	1,394
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	100.19 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.8883
Longitude	-117.0568
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	48.1%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,394

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$54,122

Median household income

$32,796

Per capita income

$137,800

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

52.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

33.2%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

213

35–44

153

45–54

55–59

114

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	166	11.9%
18 and over	1,228	88.1%
65 and over	159	11.4%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Asian 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,238	87.2%
Asian	131	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.8%
Two or more races	23	1.6%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 56.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	56.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$54,122

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 41.9%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,800
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	52.8%
Renter occupied	47.2%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	54.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	20.3%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	35.2%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	31.7%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	31.1%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.0%
Electricity	42.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	206	31.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	363	55.7%
Female householder, no spouse	83	12.7%
Households with children under 18	67	10.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	24.8%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	2.5%
Married	32.0%	65.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	10.0%
Divorced	17.7%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	89	22.4%
High school	56	14.1%
College / grad school	253	63.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.0%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Public administration 12.9%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Professional & management 7.3%

Construction 7.1%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	36.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,373	98.5%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,083	77.7%
Born in same state	988	70.9%
Born in different state	704	50.5%
Foreign born	95	6.8%
Naturalized citizen	311	22.3%
Not a US citizen	282	90.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	337	24.2%
Italian	123	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	4.8%
English	23	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92398

What city is ZIP code 92398 in?

ZIP code 92398 is primarily assigned to Yermo, California.

What county is ZIP code 92398 in?

ZIP code 92398 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92398?

5% 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 92398 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 92398 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92398 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 92398 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92398?

The median home value in ZIP code 92398 is $137,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 92398 in?

ZIP code 92398 observes the PST timezone.