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Colton, CA
City in San Bernardino County, California. ZIP codes: 92324.
Population
53,772
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,441
ZIP codes
1
Colton and its ZIP codes
Colton at a glance
- Colton is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 173rd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $71,208, 28% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $443,800 (40% below California) and median rent is $1,661 a month.
Local data for Colton, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks3
- Post Offices2
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants146
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care7
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Colton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,208
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$443,800
Median rent
$1,661/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (36,643), Filipino Americans (1,064), Guatemalan Americans (1,038).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Colton.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,749
848,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.6B
FY 2026, $5,298 per person
How people get to work
Colton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,317
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,919
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 41°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Colton
1 in or overlapping Colton. Population shown
Cities near Colton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand TerraceCity | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| HighgroveCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Loma LindaCity | 3.9 mi | 9 |
| RialtoCity | 5.1 mi | 24.1 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.1 |
| San BernardinoCity | 5.9 mi | 62.1 |
| MuscoyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3 |
| RedlandsCity | 7.7 mi | 36 |
| HighlandCity | 8.6 mi | 18.6 |
| FontanaCity | 9.3 mi | 43.3 |
| RiversideCity | 9.4 mi | 81.1 |
| Jurupa ValleyCity | 10 mi | 42.9 |
| Moreno ValleyCity | 11 mi | 51.3 |
| MentoneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| March ARBCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.9 |
| WoodcrestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colton, CA in?
- Colton is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Colton, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Colton include 92324.
- What is the population of Colton, CA?
- About 53,772 people live in Colton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colton?
- Nearby places include Grand Terrace (1.8 mi), Highgrove (3.4 mi), Loma Linda (3.9 mi), Rialto (5.1 mi), Bloomington (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023