City

Phelan, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Bernardino County  ·  California

👥21,678Population
💰$78,761Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$351,700Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 176% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.1%Hispanic: 47.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White45.1%
Hispanic47.3%
Black0.6%
Asian2.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 176% above avg
No HS Diploma124 (1%)
HS Graduate4,725 (36.6%)
Some College2,392 (18.5%)
Associates2,555 (19.8%)
Bachelors1,471 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,644 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College18.5%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,761 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$351,700 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,701/mo
Total Housing Units6,683
Vacant Units405

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
52%
About Phelan, CA

Phelan is a city in California, located in San Bernardino County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,678 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Phelan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,761 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Phelan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $351,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,701 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phelan is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.3%.

Phelan, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Phelan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92371 21,678 $78,761 $351,700 $1,701 13.5% 24.1% 78.8%