The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| ZIP Code | City | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 93523 | Edwards | 350 |
| 2. | 93528 | Johannesburg | 350 |
| 3. | 93562 | Trona | 350 |
| 4. | 92266 | Palo Verde | 350 |
| 5. | 92309 | Baker | 350 |
| 6. | 93516 | Boron | 343 |
| 7. | 92257 | Niland | 331 |
| 8. | 92241 | Desert Hot Springs | 327 |
| 9. | 92347 | Hinkley | 324 |
| 10. | 92384 | Shoshone | 319 |
| 11. | 92242 | Earp | 318 |
| 12. | 92239 | Desert Center | 312 |
| 13. | 93252 | Maricopa | 305 |
| 14. | 92311 | Barstow | 287 |
| 15. | 93224 | Fellows | 258 |
| 16. | 92258 | North Palm Springs | 255 |
| 17. | 93606 | Biola | 253 |
| 18. | 93505 | California City | 250 |
| 19. | 93615 | Cutler | 233 |
| 20. | 96134 | Tulelake | 223 |
