Running Springs

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Aerial view of Running Springs, California
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Running Springs is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Bernardino County, California, with 5,268 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,109 ft (1,862 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Arrowhead, 5.1 miles NW.

About Running Springs

Running Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 5,268 at the 2020 census, up from 4,862 at the 2010 census. Running Springs is situated 17 miles (27 km) west of the city of Big Bear Lake.

Running Springs is home to the 3,400-acre (1,400 ha) National Children's Forest, which offers interpretive programs, educational tours and more. Snow Valley Mountain Resort was established here in the 1920s and was the first ski resort in the San Bernardino Mountains.

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Median household income
$81,516
Median home value
$385,000
Median rent
$1,804/mo
Median age
37.9
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Running Springs, CA population

Running Springs had 5,268 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,268
Density1,253 per sq mi (484 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Running Springs at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Bernardino County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,268 (2020)
Land area4.20 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation6,109 ft (1,862 m)
Coordinates34.2114° N, 117.1043° W
ZIP code92382
Census code (GEOID)0663316

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Running Springs

What county is Running Springs in?

Running Springs is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the population of Running Springs, CA?

5,268 people lived in Running Springs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Running Springs, CA?

The ZIP code of Running Springs is 92382.

What is the elevation of Running Springs?

6,109 feet (1,862 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Running Springs?

Lake Arrowhead (5.1 mi), Highland (7.6 mi), Mentone (10.4 mi), Crestline (10.6 mi), Redlands (11.5 mi).

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