City

Big Bear Lake, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Bernardino County  ·  California

👥5,215Population
💰$79,293Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$538,200Median Home Value▲ 93% above avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.8%Hispanic: 24.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White68.8%
Hispanic24.4%
Black0.4%
Asian2.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.1%)
HS Graduate960 (25.8%)
Some College250 (6.7%)
Associates750 (20.1%)
Bachelors391 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,337 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College6.7%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,293 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$538,200 ▲ 93% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,278/mo
Total Housing Units9,861
Vacant Units7,540

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
51%
About Big Bear Lake, CA

Big Bear Lake is a city in California, located in San Bernardino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,215 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Big Bear Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,293 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Big Bear Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $538,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,278 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Bear Lake is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (68.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Bear Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92315 5,215 $79,293 $538,200 $1,278 6.4% 46.4% 68.5%