City

Big Bear City, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Bernardino County  ·  California

👥10,410Population
💰$79,191Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$412,800Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.8%Hispanic: 26.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White67.8%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma214 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,786 (26.5%)
Some College658 (9.8%)
Associates1,552 (23%)
Bachelors782 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,747 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,191 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$412,800 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,428/mo
Total Housing Units9,425
Vacant Units5,060

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Big Bear City, CA

Big Bear City is a city in California, located in San Bernardino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,410 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Big Bear City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,191 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Big Bear City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,428 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Bear City is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.79%).

Big Bear City, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Big Bear City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92314 10,410 $79,191 $412,800 $1,428 7.7% 37.5% 73.7%