| City: | Running Springs, California |
| City Alias: | Arrowbear Lake, Arrowbear Lk, Running Spgs |
| County: | San Bernardino County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:11 AM |
| Population: | 5,721 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 840 / 909 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.1987, -117.1326 |
| Land Area: | 20.419 sq mi |
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Running Springs sits in the San Bernardino Mountains at 6,000 feet elevation, spanning 56 square miles of forested terrain along State Highway 18. With 5,721 year-round residents and 4,004 housing units, this mountain community sees its character shift with the seasons. Nearly a third of all homes (32%) are used for seasonal or recreational purposes, as 1,268 properties remain vacant most of the year.
The Running Springs post office maintains 2,460 PO Boxes for 2,429 occupied households. That's 101 boxes for every 100 homes. Some properties have multiple owners, vacation renters need temporary mail access, and the post office serves nearby Arrowbear Lake (added as an official mailing alias in May 2005). Despite the PO Box classification, limited street delivery exists via one city carrier route and one rural route serving 201 addresses across 119 different streets.
Street names capture the mountain setting. Live Oak Drive, Deep Creek Drive, and Rim of the World Drive reference local geography and natural features. Others lean whimsical: Pixie Drive, Gremlin Court, Elfin Court, and Leprechaun suggest a playful, vacation-home character. Highway 18 runs through the community as the main commercial corridor.
Median age is 44.5 years, with relatively few children (137 residents under 18). The population is 77% white, with a Hispanic population of 707 (12%). Median household income sits at $85,208, well above California's median, with median home values at $373,700. Educational attainment is above average: 36% hold bachelor's degrees or higher.
Work patterns show mountain life realities. Of employed residents, 40.6% work from home (332 people), far above national averages. Many others commute: 1,028 drive alone to work, while 366 use public transit. Transportation and warehousing employs 1,678 workers, the largest sector, likely serving the highway corridor and mountain logistics. Educational and health services employ 476, while 350 work in public administration.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery is available, but most residents maintain boxes. The post office sits at the community center, where picking up mail becomes a social ritual and a practical necessity for seasonal property owners who aren't present year-round.
Street names mix natural features (Live Oak, Deep Creek), geographic references (Rim of the World), and whimsical vacation-home character (Pixie, Gremlin, Elfin, Leprechaun).
ZIP Code 92382 has 5,721 residents and 2,429 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.5% male and 48.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 5,721Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,215Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 280.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,493Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2,429Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $389,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,428 | 5,519 | 5,577 | 5,161 | 5,247 | 5,006 | 4,822 | 4,709 | 4,462 | 4,816 | 4,323 | 4,884 | 5,301 | 5,215 |
| Decennial Census | 5,268 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,721 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 43.7
Female Median Age: 45
| 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 | 137 | 183 | 170 | 167 | 114 | 179 | 186 | 183 | 181 | 172 | 216 | 241 | 251 | 228 | 173 | 90 | 52 | 25 |
| Female | 146 | 151 | 158 | 144 | 103 | 177 | 178 | 168 | 163 | 148 | 207 | 232 | 248 | 228 | 151 | 95 | 43 | 33 |
| Total | 283 | 334 | 328 | 311 | 217 | 356 | 364 | 351 | 344 | 320 | 423 | 473 | 499 | 456 | 324 | 185 | 95 | 58 |
| White: | 4,391 | 71.88% |
| Black: | 57 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,144 | 18.73% |
| Asian: | 93 | 1.52% |
| American Indian: | 61 | 1.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 15 | 0.25% |
| Other: | 348 | 5.70% |
| Total: | 6,109 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,948 | 51.53% | 43.7 years |
| Females: | 2,773 | 48.47% | 45.0 years |
| Total: | 5,721 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,903 | 94.02% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 163 | 3.13% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 149 | 5.98% |
| Total Population: | 5,215 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,903 | 94.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 312 | 5.98% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $81,493, which is about the same as the national median ($80,734), is up $23,189 (39.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,743. Family households earn a median of $85,959 versus $61,829 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,130). By gender, male median income is $68,750 and female is $81,528, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,778 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,304 | $57,060 | $57,090 | $66,875 | $57,307 | $61,800 | $59,547 | $58,073 | $58,750 | $66,011 | $72,331 | $83,303 | $85,208 | $81,493 |
| Median Family Income | $75,331 | $73,205 | $73,125 | $79,299 | $71,788 | $75,234 | $73,021 | $70,650 | $71,055 | $71,875 | $77,991 | $84,941 | $88,229 | $85,959 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,692 | $36,034 | $36,667 | $37,361 | $38,438 | $37,500 | $36,339 | $31,875 | $35,221 | $48,971 | $50,282 | $57,177 | $65,543 | $61,829 |
| Median Male Income | $46,392 | $48,413 | $49,583 | $56,927 | $56,217 | $64,926 | $64,732 | $63,309 | $66,786 | $69,844 | $73,655 | $78,191 | $80,455 | $68,750 |
| Median Female Income | $41,120 | $41,024 | $51,303 | $52,384 | $52,443 | $51,422 | $53,800 | $41,121 | $43,112 | $44,265 | $57,500 | $73,462 | $76,065 | $81,528 |
| Employed: | 2,167 | 55.69% |
| Unemployed: | 169 | 4.34% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,555 | 39.96% |
| Total: | 3,891 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 872 | 40.24% |
| Service: | 440 | 20.30% |
| Sales and Office: | 384 | 17.72% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 260 | 12.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 211 | 9.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,167 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $389,300, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $144,500 (59.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128,700. The median gross rent is $1,791, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $661 (58.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $574. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.98% (78.58% with a mortgage, 21.42% free-and-clear) and renters 26.02% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 46.19%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,800 | $219,000 | $212,700 | $210,800 | $197,100 | $193,000 | $218,100 | $254,200 | $260,600 | $271,600 | $296,600 | $341,900 | $373,700 | $389,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 57 | 10.27% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 104 | 18.74% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 154 | 27.75% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 80 | 14.41% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 106 | 19.10% |
| No Rent: | 54 | 9.73% |
| Total: | 555 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,130 | $1,148 | $1,144 | $1,248 | $1,250 | $1,181 | $1,141 | $1,165 | $1,217 | $1,297 | $1,284 | $1,680 | $1,731 | $1,791 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,240 | 58.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 338 | 15.85% |
| Renter Occupied: | 555 | 26.02% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2,133 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2,133 | 53.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,831 | 46.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,964 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,946 | 99.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 0.45% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,964 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.70%). College enrollment is 26.40%, 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: | 36 | 1.03% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 148 | 4.22% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 793 | 22.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,019 | 29.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 409 | 11.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 728 | 20.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 371 | 10.59% |
| Total: | 3,504 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,320 | 94.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,099 | 31.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,102 | 56.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,134 | 38.53% |
| No Insurance: | 303 | 5.47% |
| Total: | 5,539 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,236 | 94.53% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.1% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.3% | 13.8% | 13.2% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% |
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: | 29 | 2.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 9.71% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 557 | 44.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 210 | 16.85% |
| College or graduate school: | 329 | 26.40% |
| Total: | 1,246 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 150 | 12.04% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 888 | 71.27% |
ZIP Code 92382 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 91 business establishments, employing about 876 people with an annual payroll of $22,936,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,586Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 91Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,343,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $22,936,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 876Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92382 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 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 92382. It covers 20.419 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 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: | 20.419 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 sq miSource: 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: | 0663316Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Running Springs CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92382 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.