| City: | Blue Jay, California |
| County: | San Bernardino County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:41:32 AM |
| Population: | 1,089 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 840 / 909 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.2492, -117.2102 |
| Land Area: | 1.606 sq mi |
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This pattern defines Blue Jay's role as a mountain mail hub. Surrounding areas along State Highway 189 and Rairend lack carrier delivery, so residents travel here for postal services. The ZIP handles only PO Box delivery through 60 box-specific carrier routes, plus limited city and rural routes totaling just two street addresses.
The community spans 0.24 square miles of mountainous terrain where street delivery isn't practical. Median household income reaches $50,625, while median home values hit $548,700. These aren't year-round residents struggling with postal access. They're mountain property owners who've chosen this location knowing PO Boxes are the only delivery option.
The adoption rate tells the real story. With 89 businesses and 1,579 boxes serving 468 occupied homes, Blue Jay functions as a postal gateway for Lake Arrowhead and Skyforest communities. The post office handles package delivery, mail forwarding, and business services for a dispersed mountain population that can't receive home delivery.
Only two streets receive carrier delivery in this mountain community. State Highway 189 is the main corridor connecting Lake Arrowhead area communities, while Rairend represents the minimal street infrastructure in this PO Box-dominant zone.
ZIP Code 92317 has 1,089 residents and 468 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 51.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (78.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,089Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 916Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 678.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $99,103Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 468Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $571,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 739 | 567 | 708 | 916 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,089 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.2
Male Median Age: 52.4
Female Median Age: 50.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 36 | 17 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 33 | 23 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 45 | 37 | 10 | 8 |
| Female | 9 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 26 | 33 | 45 | 37 | 40 | 36 | 57 | 45 | 52 | 40 | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 45 | 43 | 62 | 48 | 33 | 27 | 59 | 56 | 82 | 65 | 67 | 80 | 111 | 108 | 97 | 77 | 14 | 15 |
| White: | 850 | 68.22% |
| Black: | 9 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 260 | 20.87% |
| Asian: | 12 | 0.96% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 107 | 8.59% |
| Total: | 1,246 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 544 | 49.95% | 52.4 years |
| Females: | 545 | 50.05% | 50.6 years |
| Total: | 1,089 | 100% | 51.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 467 | 50.98% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 42 | 4.59% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 148 | 16.16% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 259 | 44.43% |
| Total Population: | 916 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 509 | 55.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 407 | 44.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $99,103, which is far above the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,103. Family households earn a median of $76,574 versus $98,802 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,228). By gender, male median income is $60,083 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $60,083 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,625 | $99,103 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,333 | $117,548 | $52,438 | $76,574 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,802 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,260 | $77,026 | $81,008 | $60,083 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,350 | $104,615 | $109,732 | $0 |
| Employed: | 413 | 54.41% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 346 | 45.59% |
| Total: | 759 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 205 | 49.64% |
| Service: | 97 | 23.49% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 111 | 26.88% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 413 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $571,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $571,900. The median gross rent is $1,771, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,771. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.06% (39.73% with a mortgage, 60.27% free-and-clear) and renters 25.94% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 62.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $504,900 | $515,300 | $548,700 | $571,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 96 | 92.31% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 8 | 7.69% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,633 | $1,558 | $1,518 | $1,771 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 118 | 29.43% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 179 | 44.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 104 | 25.94% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 401 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 401 | 37.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 674 | 62.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,075 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,038 | 96.56% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 37 | 3.44% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,075 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 60.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.99%). College enrollment is 41.04%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 8.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 59 | 8.38% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 36 | 5.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 185 | 26.28% |
| Associate's degree: | 121 | 17.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 167 | 23.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 79 | 11.22% |
| Total: | 704 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 588 | 83.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 246 | 34.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 523 | 46.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 551 | 48.72% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 5.04% |
| Total: | 1,131 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,074 | 94.96% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 5.97% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 71 | 52.99% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 55 | 41.04% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 5.97% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 79 | 58.96% |
ZIP Code 92317 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 52 business establishments, employing about 379 people with an annual payroll of $21,776,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,289Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 52Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,301,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $21,776,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 379Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92317 is located in San Bernardino County, California, within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40140) and California's 23rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,224,851 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 92317. It covers 1.606 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,224,851Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.606 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9898 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92317 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.