| City: | Sugarloaf, California |
| City Alias: | Big Bear City |
| County: | San Bernardino County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:14 AM |
| Population: | 2,477 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 840 / 909 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.2430, -116.8313 |
| Land Area: | 2.297 sq mi |
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Sugarloaf sits in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear, serving as both a year-round community and a vacation destination. With 2,477 residents and 3,194 total housing units, this small mountain area sees dramatic population swings across seasons. Nearly 6 in 10 homes (59%) are vacant most of the year, used for seasonal recreation rather than permanent residence.
The Sugarloaf post office maintains 1,263 PO Boxes for 1,175 occupied households. That's a 1.08 adoption rate, meaning nearly every household uses a PO Box plus some seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round. Though this isn't a PO Box Only Zone, the combination of mountain terrain and seasonal ownership patterns makes boxes the practical choice for most residents. A small amount of rural carrier delivery exists (122 delivery points across one rural route), but PO Boxes dominate.
Street names tell the story of a mountain retreat: nature-themed lanes like Maple, Spruce, Pine, and Cedar mix with Southern California county names like Santa Barbara Avenue, Los Angeles Avenue, and Riverside Avenue. This naming pattern points to development by coastal Californians seeking mountain getaways. The median home value of $447,200 and median age of 49.8 years suggest established owners who can afford second properties or mountain retirement.
The community is also known as Big Bear City for mailing purposes, connecting it to the broader Big Bear recreational area. With 23.1% of workers operating from home, Sugarloaf attracts remote professionals who can live in the mountains full-time or split time between here and lower elevations. The post office serves this dual population: permanent mountain residents and seasonal visitors who need mail access during their stays.
Street names combine mountain nature themes with Southern California county names, suggesting development by coastal residents seeking mountain retreats.
ZIP Code 92386 has 2,477 residents and 1,175 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly 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 (73.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,477Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,042Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,078.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,694Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,175Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $458,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,086 | 1,858 | 1,866 | 1,949 | 2,105 | 1,992 | 2,004 | 2,140 | 2,248 | 2,038 | 1,943 | 2,064 | 2,037 | 2,042 |
| Decennial Census | 2,270 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,477 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 48.8
Female Median Age: 51.9
| 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 | 43 | 52 | 84 | 65 | 52 | 54 | 86 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 95 | 91 | 130 | 120 | 94 | 46 | 16 | 20 |
| Female | 47 | 60 | 58 | 44 | 44 | 81 | 57 | 61 | 70 | 60 | 75 | 96 | 161 | 111 | 98 | 24 | 37 | 18 |
| Total | 90 | 112 | 142 | 109 | 96 | 135 | 143 | 138 | 145 | 135 | 170 | 187 | 291 | 231 | 192 | 70 | 53 | 38 |
| White: | 1,813 | 69.57% |
| Black: | 29 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 515 | 19.76% |
| Asian: | 34 | 1.30% |
| American Indian: | 36 | 1.38% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 177 | 6.79% |
| Total: | 2,606 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,275 | 51.47% | 48.8 years |
| Females: | 1,202 | 48.53% | 51.9 years |
| Total: | 2,477 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,876 | 91.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 40 | 1.96% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 42 | 2.06% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 84 | 6.17% |
| Total Population: | 2,042 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,916 | 93.83% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 126 | 6.17% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,694, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $8,911 (21.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,854. Family households earn a median of $71,103 versus $42,944 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,159). By gender, male median income is $50,278 and female is $37,035, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,243 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,783 | $41,593 | $33,428 | $34,783 | $34,854 | $29,063 | $30,455 | $40,714 | $41,840 | $38,378 | $40,568 | $46,597 | $46,490 | $50,694 |
| Median Family Income | $45,770 | $45,316 | $42,554 | $38,750 | $39,458 | $37,447 | $39,107 | $41,509 | $43,188 | $41,250 | $37,616 | $46,302 | $55,060 | $71,103 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,731 | $41,005 | $25,357 | $27,389 | $26,944 | $25,579 | $22,917 | $30,388 | $28,783 | $19,936 | $32,222 | $45,852 | $41,708 | $42,944 |
| Median Male Income | $50,750 | $50,135 | $49,291 | $48,971 | $46,917 | $41,447 | $40,688 | $47,000 | $44,683 | $46,875 | $50,852 | $52,609 | $49,742 | $50,278 |
| Median Female Income | $40,767 | $40,402 | $26,458 | $30,579 | $30,640 | $27,173 | $31,500 | $32,500 | $35,987 | $31,857 | $42,431 | $53,846 | $52,578 | $37,035 |
| Employed: | 788 | 47.64% |
| Unemployed: | 83 | 5.02% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 783 | 47.34% |
| Total: | 1,654 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 310 | 39.34% |
| Service: | 105 | 13.32% |
| Sales and Office: | 263 | 33.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 80 | 10.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 30 | 3.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 788 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $458,600, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $286,200 (166.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $258,600. The median gross rent is $1,917, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $1,019 (113.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $808. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.30% (59.90% with a mortgage, 40.10% free-and-clear) and renters 36.70% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 68.69%, which is markedly above 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 | $172,400 | $167,400 | $152,300 | $149,800 | $153,600 | $152,100 | $176,900 | $186,700 | $200,000 | $277,100 | $304,800 | $358,200 | $447,200 | $458,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 89 | 24.72% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26 | 7.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 78 | 21.67% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 122 | 33.89% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 21 | 5.83% |
| $3,000 or more: | 24 | 6.67% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 360 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $898 | $918 | $939 | $929 | $981 | $925 | $950 | $1,068 | $1,109 | $1,121 | $1,573 | $1,820 | $1,946 | $1,917 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 372 | 37.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 249 | 25.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 360 | 36.70% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 981 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 981 | 31.31% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,152 | 68.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,133 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,028 | 96.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 44 | 1.40% |
| Other Units: | 61 | 1.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,133 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 19.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 48.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 53.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 15.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 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 (39.30%). College enrollment is 38.52%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 79 | 4.89% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 489 | 30.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 324 | 20.07% |
| Associate's degree: | 116 | 7.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 445 | 27.57% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 161 | 9.98% |
| Total: | 1,614 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,535 | 95.11% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 606 | 37.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 983 | 39.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,084 | 43.99% |
| No Insurance: | 397 | 16.11% |
| Total: | 2,464 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,067 | 83.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 13.0% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 24.1% | 31.5% | 27.2% | 27.5% | 18.6% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 101 | 39.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 57 | 22.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 99 | 38.52% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 158 | 61.48% |
ZIP Code 92386 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 28 business establishments, employing about 140 people with an annual payroll of $4,124,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,284Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 28Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,079,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,124,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 140Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92386 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 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 92386. It covers 2.297 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: | 2.297 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: | 0675592Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sugarloaf Saw Mill CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92386 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 March 1, 2026.