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Big Bear Lake, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92315

San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,094
155/sq mi
$77,436
Median income
$590,000
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Bear Lake pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92315 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, California, home to 5,094 residents across 32.8 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92315 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,436 (24% below the California average), while per-capita income is $52,207. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $590,000 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,454 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. To put 92315 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Bernardino County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 92315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Big Bear Lake, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92315.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 92315, Big Bear Lake, 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

5,094

Population

32.8

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92315?

47.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%

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?

$77,436

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$52,207

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92315 ranks nationally

Big Bear Lake, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,436 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,956

Total Housing Units

2,396

Occupied Units

7,560

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$590,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,454

Median Rent

1976

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

380

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+280%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92315 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 250
2021 +27.6% 319
2022 +23.5% 394
2023 -4.8% 375
2024 +1.4% 380

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 406 business establishments in ZIP 92315, employing approximately 5,701 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,812,000.

406

Businesses

5,701

Employees

$203.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 95 23.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 18.2%
Retail trade 67 16.5%
Construction 32 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 26 6.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 4.2%
Finance and insurance 15 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 3.0%
Information 8 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 1.0%
Wholesale trade 4 1.0%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 92315 vs 92386 →

ZIP 92315 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92315 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92315 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92386 Sugarloaf, CA 2,270 4.4 mi
92333 Fawnskin, CA 472 3.5 mi
92314 Big Bear City, CA 10,162 5.6 mi
92305 Angelus Oaks, CA 535 6.6 mi
92339 Forest Falls, CA 885 9.9 mi

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Related Areas

San Bernardino County Big Bear Lake, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92315 in? ▼
ZIP code 92315 (Big Bear Lake) 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 92315? ▼
ZIP code 92315 in Big Bear Lake, CA has a population of 5,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92315 is $77,436, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92315 is $590,000, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92315 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92315? ▼
ZIP code 92315 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 5,701 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92315 are: Accommodation and food services (95), Real estate and rental and leasing (74), Retail trade (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92315 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 92315? ▼
In ZIP code 92315, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 92315? ▼
In ZIP code 92315, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92315 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.