Wrightwood, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92397
San Bernardino County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,894
- 183/sq mi High-density area
- $77,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $478,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wrightwood pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 183
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92397 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92397 covers 26.8 square miles in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,894 residents on file, a density of 183 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92397 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,250 (24% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,631. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $478,000 (38% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,833; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Bernardino County, so 92397 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 92397
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wrightwood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92397.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
9 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 92397, Wrightwood, 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
4,894
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
183
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92397?
47.0
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
13.5%
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?
$77,250
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$49,631
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92397 ranks among California ZIPs
Wrightwood, 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)
$77,250 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
3,144housing units
3,144
Total Housing Units
2,535
Occupied Units
609
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,833
Median Rent
1979
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
+29.4%
YoY Change (2023)
399
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+299%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92397 have increased 29.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +299% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.2% | 227 |
| 2020 | +4.9% | 238 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 279 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 309 |
| 2023 | +29.4% | 399 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 92397, employing approximately 1,152 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,309,000.
79
Businesses
1,152
Employees
$28.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.8% |
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 92397 vs 92372 →
ZIP 92397 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92371
Phelan (92371)
16,763 residents
- 92372 6,220
Pinon Hills (92372)
6,220 residents
- 92397 4,894
Wrightwood (92397)
4,894 residents
- 93544 1,259
Llano (93544)
1,259 residents
- 92358 707
Lytle Creek (92358)
707 residents
- 91759 476
Mt Baldy (91759)
476 residents
- 93563 388
Valyermo (93563)
388 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92397 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92397 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91759
Mt Baldy (91759)
$122,583 median income
- 93544
Llano (93544)
$89,792 median income
- 92358
Lytle Creek (92358)
$86,394 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 92397 ranks #5 of 6 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 92397, 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 (4,894 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 92397 in?
ZIP code 92397 (Wrightwood) 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 92397?
ZIP code 92397 in Wrightwood, CA has a population of 4,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92397?
The median household income in ZIP 92397 is $77,250, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92397?
The median home value in ZIP 92397 is $478,000, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92397?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92397 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92397?
ZIP code 92397 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 1,152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92397?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92397 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92397?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92397 increased by 29.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 299%. 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 92397?
In ZIP code 92397, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 92397?
In ZIP code 92397, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92397?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92397 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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