ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92311

Part of Barstow, CA

Pop. 33,954·San Bernardino County·886th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$1,467/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$465

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 92311 · $1,467

More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,041

1 BR

$1,086

2 BR

$1,353

3 BR

$1,809

4 BR+

$2,199

Research median

$1,353/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92311 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92311 changed +7.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,862) is $1,547 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,600).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92311. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,604/yr

At $1,467/mo median

Location

CityBarstow

StateCA

CountySan Bernardino County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92311 (Barstow, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,954

Median income

$61,862

Median age

33.5

Renters

50%

Age distribution

28.7%

23.3%

21.9%

12.3%

13.9%

Under 1828.7%

18–3423.3%

35–5421.9%

55–6412.3%

65+13.9%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

35.9%

14.2%

46.2%

White35.9%

Black14.2%

Hispanic46.2%

Asian3.2%

Other0.6%

Education (25+)

13.6%

31.4%

41.7%

13.4%

No HS diploma13.6%

HS diploma31.4%

Some college41.7%

Bachelor's+13.4%

Housing tenure

50%

Owner50%

Renter50%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 92311 in Barstow, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,165 → $1,467

up 25.9%

Income

$49,919 → $61,862

up 23.9%

Population

34,204 → 33,954

down 0.7%

Renter share

52.8% → 50%

-2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

11.7% → 13.4%

+1.7 pts

Median age

31.9 → 33.5

+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92311 in Barstow, CA paid around $1,165 a month. That figure now sits near $1,467, up 25.9% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $61,862 today, compared with $49,919 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 52.8% to 50%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92311 covers Barstow, CA. The median rent here is $1,467/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,086/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,353/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,862/yr), ZIP 92311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,467/mo in ZIP 92311. The local median household income is $61,862/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92311?

Rent in ZIP 92311 has risen 7.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 92311 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92311 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #886 of 898 at $1,467/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92311 changed +7.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.