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Morongo Valley, CA
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. ZIP codes: 92256.
Population
4,209
Land area
25.2sq mi
People per sq mi
167
ZIP codes
1
Morongo Valley and its ZIP codes
Morongo Valley at a glance
- Morongo Valley is 34% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,949, 48% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,400 (61% below California) and median rent is $1,354 a month.
Local data for Morongo Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morongo Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,949
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$285,400
Median rent
$1,354/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
37.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (840), Mexican Americans (781), Irish Americans (744).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Morongo Valley.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
PPP loans
$1.5M
69 loans, 215 jobs reported
How people get to work
Morongo Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morongo Valley, 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
94° / 41°F
9.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morongo Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Morongo Valley
1 in or overlapping Morongo Valley. Population shown
Cities near Morongo Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yucca ValleyTown | 8.4 mi | 39.8 |
| Desert Hot SpringsCity | 9.9 mi | 30.1 |
| WhitewaterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| GarnetCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| Desert EdgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Joshua TreeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 36.1 |
| CabazonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| Homestead ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 33.9 |
| Sky ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 24.3 |
| Big Bear CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 32 |
| Cathedral CityCity | 18 mi | 22.5 |
| BanningCity | 20 mi | 23.2 |
| Palm SpringsCity | 21 mi | 94.5 |
| Thousand PalmsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 23.6 |
| Big Bear LakeCity | 22 mi | 6.3 |
| Rancho MirageCity | 22 mi | 25.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morongo Valley, CA in?
- Morongo Valley is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Morongo Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morongo Valley include 92256.
- What is the population of Morongo Valley, CA?
- About 4,209 people live in Morongo Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morongo Valley?
- Nearby places include Yucca Valley (8.4 mi), Desert Hot Springs (9.9 mi), Whitewater (12 mi), Garnet (12 mi), Desert Edge (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023