Phelan, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92371
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,763
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,986
- Median income Near-median income area
- $387,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phelan pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92371 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 92371 (Phelan, CA) fell -2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 352.7 in 2023 to 343.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92371 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phelan, San Bernardino County, California, home to 16,763 residents across 362.1 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92371 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,986 (22% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,902. Unemployment is 13.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $387,000 (50% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,515; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 48 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92371 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 92371
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phelan, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92371.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 92371, Phelan, 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
16,763
Population
362.1
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92371?
34.0
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
14.1%
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?
$78,986
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$26,902
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
47.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92371 ranks among California ZIPs
Phelan, 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)
$78,986 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
6,459housing units
6,459
Total Housing Units
6,025
Occupied Units
434
Vacant Units
3.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$387,000
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,515
Median Rent
1990
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
-2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
343
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+243%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92371 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 245 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 290 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 336 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 353 |
| 2024 | -2.7% | 343 |
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 163 business establishments in ZIP 92371, employing approximately 1,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,274,000.
163
Businesses
1,155
Employees
$42.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 19.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 92371 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92392
Victorville (92392)
54,858 residents
- 92344 20,769
Hesperia (92344)
20,769 residents
- 92371 16,763
Phelan (92371)
16,763 residents
- 92372 6,220
Pinon Hills (92372)
6,220 residents
- 92397 4,894
Wrightwood (92397)
4,894 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92371 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92371 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92344
Hesperia (92344)
$98,071 median income
- 92392
Victorville (92392)
$87,681 median income
- 92371
Phelan (92371)
$78,986 median income
- 92397
Wrightwood (92397)
$77,250 median income
- 92372
Pinon Hills (92372)
$66,471 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92371 ranks #3 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 92371, 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 (16,763 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 92371 in?
ZIP code 92371 (Phelan) 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 92371?
ZIP code 92371 in Phelan, CA has a population of 16,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92371?
The median household income in ZIP 92371 is $78,986, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92371?
The median home value in ZIP 92371 is $387,000, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92371 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92371?
ZIP code 92371 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92371?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92371 are: Construction (32), Accommodation and food services (25), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92371?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92371 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 92371?
In ZIP code 92371, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92371?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92371 is 47.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92371?
In ZIP code 92371, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92371 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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