Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Barstow/Fort Irwin, CA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Barstow/Fort Irwin military housing area (MHA: CA028), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,001

$24,012/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,695

$20,340/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,748

$32,976/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,890	$22,680
E-2	$1,890	$22,680
E-3	$1,890	$22,680
E-4	$1,890	$22,680
E-5	$2,001	$24,012
E-6	$2,430	$29,160
E-7	$2,547	$30,564
E-8	$2,673	$32,076
E-9	$2,814	$33,768
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,451	$29,412
W-2	$2,598	$31,176
W-3	$2,751	$33,012
W-4	$2,838	$34,056
W-5	$2,946	$35,352
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,568	$30,816
O-2E	$2,730	$32,760
O-3E	$2,856	$34,272
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,058	$24,696
O-2	$2,427	$29,124
O-3	$2,748	$32,976
O-4	$2,976	$35,712
O-5	$3,144	$37,728
O-6	$3,168	$38,016
O-7	$3,189	$38,268

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,557	$18,684
E-2	$1,557	$18,684
E-3	$1,557	$18,684
E-4	$1,557	$18,684
E-5	$1,695	$20,340
E-6	$1,824	$21,888
E-7	$1,911	$22,932
E-8	$2,091	$25,092
E-9	$2,214	$26,568
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,866	$22,392
W-2	$2,088	$25,056
W-3	$2,232	$26,784
W-4	$2,454	$29,448
W-5	$2,574	$30,888
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,998	$23,976
O-2E	$2,187	$26,244
O-3E	$2,424	$29,088
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,776	$21,312
O-2	$1,968	$23,616
O-3	$2,274	$27,288
O-4	$2,550	$30,600
O-5	$2,616	$31,392
O-6	$2,730	$32,760
O-7	$2,778	$33,336

78 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Barstow/Fort Irwin (CA028) Military Housing Area:

91701 91709 91710 91730 91737 91739 91743 91761 91762 91763 91764 91784 91786 92242 92252 92256 92267 92268 92277 92278 92280 92284 92285 92301 92304 92305 92307 92308 92309 92310 92311 92313 92314 92315 92316 92317 92318 92321 92323 92324 92325 92327 92332 92333 92335 92336 92337 92338 92339 92341 92342 92345 92346 92347 92352 92354 92356 92358 92359 92363 92364 92365 92368 92371 92372 92373 92374 92376 92377 92382 92386 92392 92394 92397 92398 92399 92405 93562

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Barstow/Fort Irwin?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Barstow/Fort Irwin, CA is $2,001 per month ($24,012 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,695 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Barstow/Fort Irwin MHA?

The Barstow/Fort Irwin Military Housing Area (CA028) includes 78 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.