92284 ZIP Code — Yucca Valley, CA

San Bernardino County, California

ZIP code 92284 is located in Yucca Valley, California, within San Bernardino County. It covers approximately 127.48 square miles and serves a population of 25,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92284

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($50,729) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 92284 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,741

population

127.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92284 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92284

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92284. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yucca Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92256 Morongo Valley (6.8 mi) 92252 Joshua Tree (11.6 mi) 92240 Desert Hot Springs (14.3 mi) 92282 Whitewater (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,741
Population density	202 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	127.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1566
Longitude	-116.4849
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	6.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

25,741

Population

202

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$50,729

Median household income

$31,965

Per capita income

$271,600

Median home value

$1,183

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

8,680

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

547

Under 5

574

897

5–9

942

893

10–14

939

902

15–19

947

747

20–24

784

1,554

25–34

1,633

1,436

35–44

1,508

1,172

45–54

1,232

755

55–59

794

1,010

60–64

1,060

1,549

65–74

1,627

607

75–84

638

485

85+

509

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,949	23.1%
18 and over	19,792	76.9%
65 and over	5,415	21.0%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Two or more races 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Other race 3.9%

Black or African American 2.9%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	18,674	63.6%
Two or more races	3,937	13.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3,639	12.4%
Other race	1,139	3.9%
Black or African American	856	2.9%
Asian	538	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	437	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	160	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	37.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	23.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	6.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$50,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 29.5%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,600
Median rent / month	$1,183
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	23.6%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Wood	8.3%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,038	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,406	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,107	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,900	27.7%
Households with children under 18	2,864	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,841	36.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	32.4%
Married	43.9%	39.2%
Separated	1.9%	2.0%
Widowed	1.9%	11.3%
Divorced	15.1%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	331	5.2%
Kindergarten	444	6.9%
Elementary school	2,800	43.6%
High school	1,471	22.9%
College / grad school	1,374	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 27.1%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,115	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,620	95.6%
Spanish	1,241	5.0%
Other Indo-European	878	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	179	0.7%
Other languages	184	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,573	91.6%
Born in same state	23,402	90.9%
Born in different state	17,294	67.2%
Foreign born	171	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2,168	8.4%
Not a US citizen	1,410	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,031	11.8%
Italian	2,836	11%
Arab	803	3.1%
English	375	1.5%
Polish	300	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	293	1.1%
Dutch	130	0.5%
German	34	0.1%
Norwegian	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92284

What city is ZIP code 92284 in?

ZIP code 92284 is primarily assigned to Yucca Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 92284 in?

ZIP code 92284 falls within San Bernardino County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92284?

21% of residents in ZIP code 92284 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92284 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 92284 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92284 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 92284 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 92284?

ZIP code 92284 has an estimated population of 25,741 residents, with a density of 202 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92284 in?

ZIP code 92284 observes the PST timezone.