March Air Reserve Base ZIP Codes — Riverside County, CA

There is one unique ZIP code in March Air Reserve Base, California and it is 92518. Area code: 951.
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March Air Reserve Base, CA ZIP code map

About March Air Reserve Base, CA

March Air Reserve Base is a military facility located in the city of March Air Reserve Base, California. It serves primarily as a base for reserve units of the United States Air Force and is positioned in Riverside County. The base plays a crucial role in air mobility operations and is an important part of California's military infrastructure.

Location & geography

March Air Reserve Base is situated in the southeastern part of California, within Riverside County. It is conveniently located near several notable cities, including Riverside, which is approximately 10 miles to the west, Moreno Valley at around 7 miles to the south, and Perris, roughly 9 miles to the east. The base itself encompasses 15.71 square miles of land and has a minor water area of 0.03 square miles.

Community & economy

The community surrounding March Air Reserve Base is characterized by a strong military presence, which shapes daily life and local culture. The base significantly contributes to the local economy through various industries, including defense contracting and logistics. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities and outdoor activities, thanks to the base's facilities and the nearby regional attractions.

Transportation

Transportation in and around March Air Reserve Base is facilitated by major highways, including Interstate 215 and State Route 60, which provide easy access to the greater Riverside area and beyond. The nearest major airport is the Riverside Municipal Airport, located approximately 10 miles away. Public transit options in the area are provided by Riverside Transit Agency, making commuting more accessible for residents.

History

March Air Reserve Base was originally established as March Field in 1918 and has served various roles in military operations over the decades. It transitioned to a reserve base designation in the 1990s, becoming integral to air mobility and training operations. Throughout its history, the facility has participated in significant military activities, including support during major conflicts and humanitarian missions.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about March Air Reserve Base is that it was home to one of the first all-jet fighter wings in the United States. Additionally, the base hosts the March Field Air Museum, which showcases historical aircraft and memorabilia related to the Air Force.

ZIP codes for March Air Reserve Base, CA (1)
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92518 March Air Reserve Base Riverside View map

Demographics & statistics

1,132
Population
38.6
Median age
$86,544
Median household income
$37,401
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,985
Median monthly rent
6.3%
Home ownership
28.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
280
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
18
29
5–9
30
103
10–14
103
15
15–19
16
76
25–34
76
83
35–44
84
32
45–54
32
7
55–59
7
6
60–64
7
45
65–74
45
81
75–84
81
69
85+
69
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831427.7%
18 and over81872.3%
65 and over39034.5%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.7%
Two or more races 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Other race 10.4%
Asian 8.7%
Black or African American 5.6%
GroupCount%
White50138.7%
Two or more races31124.1%
Hispanic or Latino16112.5%
Other race13410.4%
Asian1138.7%
Black or African American735.6%

Household income

Under $10k 8.5%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 14.0%
$25k–$35k 11.0%
$35k–$50k 6.7%
$50k–$75k 2.8%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 35.7%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.5%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k14.0%
$25k–$35k11.0%
$35k–$50k6.7%
$50k–$75k2.8%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k35.7%
$150k–$200k1.6%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$86,544

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 74.2%
$300k–$500k 25.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$1,985
Owner occupied6.3%
Renter occupied93.7%
Vacant33.6%
Single-family detached55.0%
Large apartment buildings26.7%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms3.5
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.5%
2000–20094.7%
1990–199916.4%
1980–198923.7%
1970–19795.7%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.9%
1940–19496.9%
1939 or earlier35.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)18.5%
1 bedroom17.8%
2 bedrooms48.5%
3 bedrooms2.7%
4 bedrooms4.9%
5+ bedrooms7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle14.8%
1 vehicle39.8%
2 vehicles45.4%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas67.5%
Electricity25.8%
Propane / LP gas6.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18136.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse20040.6%
Female householder, no spouse11222.7%
Households with children under 1820541.6%
Households with seniors (65+)26854.4%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.1%32.1%
Married48.8%41.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed21.4%7.5%
Divorced4.7%18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 22.1%
Some college, no degree 39.3%
Associate's degree 1.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 20.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.3%
Bachelor's or higher35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school18047.6%
High school318.2%
College / grad school16744.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 49.3%
Education & healthcare 17.2%
Construction 9.6%
Wholesale trade 9.6%
Retail trade 7.7%
Professional & management 6.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts58.4%
Service18.7%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation16.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector33.5%
Government66.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone30.4%
Carpool44.6%
Public transit6.3%
Walk0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 28.1%
Under 18 years 34.7%
18 and over 26.0%
Married-couple families 20.4%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.7%
Retirement income32.9%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance16.4%
Food stamps / SNAP16.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure54.6%
High cholesterol44.0%
Heart disease18.2%
Stroke9.2%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis44.2%
Kidney disease7.4%
Pulmonary disease15.9%
Cancer13.5%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking9.5%
No physical activity33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Fair or poor health30.9%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health19.3%
No health insurance17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.0%
Visited dentist48.1%
Cholesterol screening94.4%
Teeth loss25.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans28635.6%
Disability%
Any disability25.1%
Under 1817.2%
18–64 years3.4%
65 and over57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.2%
Public insurance63.2%
Uninsured under 195.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,09696.8%
Spanish262.4%
Other Indo-European262.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,08395.7%
Born in same state1,08395.7%
Born in different state71463.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen494.3%
Not a US citizen3775.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian28224.9%
French12210.8%
Irish746.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab221.9%
English181.6%
Polish161.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.6%
Internet access90.9%

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

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