Big Bear City, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92314
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,162
- 127/sq mi High-density area
- $74,910
- Median income Near-median income area
- $457,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Big Bear City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 127
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92314 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92314 (Big Bear City, CA) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 382.2 in 2023 to 388.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92314 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Big Bear City, San Bernardino County, California, home to 10,162 residents across 79.8 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92314 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,910 (26% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,405. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $457,200 (41% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,849; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92314 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 92314
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Big Bear City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92314.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade 20
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92314, Big Bear City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,162
Population
79.8
Area (sq mi)
127
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92314?
45.8
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
6.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,910
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$42,405
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92314 ranks among California ZIPs
Big Bear City, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,910 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,437housing units
9,437
Total Housing Units
4,242
Occupied Units
5,195
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$457,200
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,849
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
389
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+289%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92314 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +289% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 253 |
| 2021 | +27.9% | 323 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 386 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 382 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 389 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 173 business establishments in ZIP 92314, employing approximately 601 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,575,000.
173
Businesses
601
Employees
$24.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 34.7% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92314 vs 92386 →
ZIP 92314 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92314
Big Bear City (92314)
10,162 residents
- 92315
Big Bear Lake (92315)
5,094 residents
- 92386 2,270
Sugarloaf (92386)
2,270 residents
- 92305 535
Angelus Oaks (92305)
535 residents
- 92333 472
Fawnskin (92333)
472 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92314 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92314 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92305
Angelus Oaks (92305)
$145,536 median income
- 92315
Big Bear Lake (92315)
$77,436 median income
- 92314
Big Bear City (92314)
$74,910 median income
- 92386 $50,694
Sugarloaf (92386)
$50,694 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92314 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92314, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,162 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92314 in?
ZIP code 92314 (Big Bear City) is located in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-bernardino-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92314?
ZIP code 92314 in Big Bear City, CA has a population of 10,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92314?
The median household income in ZIP 92314 is $74,910, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92314?
The median home value in ZIP 92314 is $457,200, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92314?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92314 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92314?
ZIP code 92314 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92314?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92314 are: Construction (60), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92314?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92314 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 289%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92314?
In ZIP code 92314, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92314?
In ZIP code 92314, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92314?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92314 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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