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 High-density area
- $77,436
- Median income Near-median income area
- $590,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92315 (Big Bear Lake, CA) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 374.8 in 2023 to 380.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,207. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $590,000 (24% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,454; owner occupancy is 66.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92315 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 92315
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Big Bear Lake, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92315.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Construction 32
Construction
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 27
Other services (except public administration)
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 92315?
47.8
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
15.9%
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?
$77,436
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$52,207
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92315 ranks among California ZIPs
Big Bear Lake, 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)
$77,436 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
9,956housing units
9,956
Total Housing Units
2,396
Occupied Units
7,560
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$590,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 92314
Big Bear City (92314)
10,162 residents
- 92315
Big Bear Lake (92315)
5,094 residents
- 92386 2,270
Sugarloaf (92386)
2,270 residents
- 92339 885
Forest Falls (92339)
885 residents
- 92305 535
Angelus Oaks (92305)
535 residents
- 92333 472
Fawnskin (92333)
472 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92315 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92315 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
- 92339
Forest Falls (92339)
$77,167 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 92315 ranks #2 of 5 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 92315, 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 (5,094 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 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.
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