Big Bear Lake
City in San Bernardino County, California
Big Bear Lake is a city in San Bernardino County, California, with 5,046 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,752 ft (2,058 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Bear City, 5.7 miles E.
- 5,046residents (2020 Census)
- 6,752 ftelevation · 2,058 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 807 / sq mipopulation density
- 92315ZIP code
About Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States, located in the San Bernardino Mountains along the south shore of Big Bear Lake, and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. The city is about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of the city of San Bernardino, and immediately west of the unincorporated town of Big Bear City. The population was approximately 5,046 at the 2020 census. However, as a popular year-round resort destination, the actual number of people staying in or visiting the greater Big Bear Valley area regularly surges to over 100,000 during many weekends of the year.
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Living in Big Bear Lake
- Median household income
- $76,250
- Median home value
- $576,700
- Median rent
- $1,454/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Big Bear Lake had 5,046 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,046 |
|---|---|
| Density | 807 per sq mi (311 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Bear Lake at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,046 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.25 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,752 ft (2,058 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2429° N, 116.8939° W |
| ZIP code | 92315 |
| Official website | citybigbearlake.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606434 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Bear Lake
- Big Bear City5.7 mi E
- Running Springs12.2 mi W
- Lucerne Valley13.8 mi N
- Oak Glen14.5 mi S
- Lake Arrowhead16.2 mi W
- Yucaipa16.8 mi SW
- Mentone17.8 mi SW
- Highland17.9 mi SW
- Cherry Valley18.7 mi S
- Calimesa19.9 mi SW
- Banning20.5 mi S
- Redlands20.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Big Bear Lake
What county is Big Bear Lake in?
Big Bear Lake is in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the population of Big Bear Lake, CA?
5,046 people lived in Big Bear Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Bear Lake, CA?
The ZIP code of Big Bear Lake is 92315.
What is the elevation of Big Bear Lake?
6,752 feet (2,058 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear City (5.7 mi), Running Springs (12.2 mi), Lucerne Valley (13.8 mi), Oak Glen (14.5 mi), Lake Arrowhead (16.2 mi).
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