Welcome to Zzyzx ...
Zzyzx is located in San Bernardino County<1>.
Zzyzx was established in 1944.
Zzyzx is 950 feet [290 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Zzyzx lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Zzyzx: (760) & (442)<3>
The ZIP code for Zzyzx: 92309<4>
In the past, Zzyzx was named Camp Soda. and Soda Springs. For more information about the names of Zzyzx, see The Names of Zzyzx on our Genealogy Page.
Communities near Zzyzx ...
We have created a list of 6 communities that are near Zzyzx.
- Baker
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker
- Baker is located in San Bernardino County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baker <5>
- Afton ‑ Historic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Afton
- Afton is located in San Bernardino County
- Glasgow ‑ Historic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast) - Kerens ‑ Historic
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast) - Kelso
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelso
- Kelso is located in San Bernardino County
- Ludlow
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludlow
- Ludlow is located in San Bernardino County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ludlow <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We're compiling a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Zzyzx. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Zzyzx.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Zzyzx. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Zzyzx.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Zzyzx. See our Newspapers Page for Zzyzx.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Zzyzx ...
Looking for more information about Zzyzx? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Zzyzx, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Zzyzx.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Zzyzx. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for San Bernardino County: www.sbcounty.gov/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including San Bernardino, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Zzyzx - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (442) is an overlay for area code (760). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Zzyzx). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Zzyzx or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |