Big Bear City
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Big Bear City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Bernardino County, California, with 12,738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,772 ft (2,064 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Bear Lake, 5.7 miles W.
- 12,738residents (2020 Census)
- 6,772 ftelevation · 2,064 m
- 32.0 sq miland area · 82.9 km²
- 398 / sq mipopulation density
- 92314main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Big Bear City
Big Bear City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States along the east shore of Big Bear Lake and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. It is 27 miles (43 km) northeast of the city of San Bernardino, and immediately east of the incorporated city of Big Bear Lake. Its population was 12,738 at the 2020 census, up from 12,304 at the 2010 census. Big Bear City is mostly residential, with smaller houses and cabins laid out in typical square block fashion. Big Bear is on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Standard Air Lines of Los Angeles began a regular airline service to the community in the summer of 1929. Its post office was founded as Van Duesen in 1927 but changed its name to Big Bear City six months later. The Big Bear City Post Office opened in 1928 and still operates.
Despite the name, Big Bear City is not an incorporated city, and should not be confused with the adjacent incorporated city of Big Bear Lake.
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Living in Big Bear City
- Median household income
- $71,511
- Median home value
- $463,500
- Median rent
- $1,854/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Big Bear City had 12,738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 398 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Bear City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,738 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.01 sq mi (82.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,772 ft (2,064 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2538° N, 116.7947° W |
| ZIP codes | 92314, 92386 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606406 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Bear City
- Big Bear Lake5.7 mi W
- Lucerne Valley14.4 mi NW
- Oak Glen17.7 mi SW
- Running Springs17.9 mi W
- Morongo Valley18.2 mi SE
- Yucaipa20.8 mi SW
- Cherry Valley21.4 mi SW
- Homestead Valley21.7 mi E
- Lake Arrowhead21.9 mi W
- Banning22.1 mi S
- Mentone22.7 mi SW
- Whitewater22.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Bear City
What county is Big Bear City in?
Big Bear City is in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the population of Big Bear City, CA?
12,738 people lived in Big Bear City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Bear City, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92314. Other ZIP codes: 92386.
What is the elevation of Big Bear City?
6,772 feet (2,064 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Bear City?
Big Bear Lake (5.7 mi), Lucerne Valley (14.4 mi), Oak Glen (17.7 mi), Running Springs (17.9 mi), Morongo Valley (18.2 mi).
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