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Lucerne Valley, CA
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. ZIP codes: 92356.
Population
5,957
Land area
105.6sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
1
Lucerne Valley and its ZIP codes
Lucerne Valley at a glance
- Lucerne Valley is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,788, 45% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,100 (63% below California) and median rent is $1,181 a month.
Local data for Lucerne Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lucerne Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,788
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$269,100
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
39.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,503), Irish Americans (505), German Americans (416).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Lucerne Valley.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,749
848,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.6B
FY 2026, $5,298 per person
How people get to work
Lucerne Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled27.9%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lucerne Valley, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,317
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,919
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 24°F
20.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lucerne Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Lucerne Valley
1 in or overlapping Lucerne Valley. Population shown
Cities near Lucerne Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear LakeCity | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Big Bear CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 32 |
| Apple ValleyTown | 20 mi | 77 |
| Running SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 17.7 |
| Spring Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| HesperiaCity | 24 mi | 72.7 |
| Mountain View AcresCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| VictorvilleCity | 26 mi | 73.7 |
| CrestlineCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 13.9 |
| Oak GlenCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 15 |
| HighlandCity | 29 mi | 18.6 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 24.5 |
| MentoneCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lucerne Valley, CA in?
- Lucerne Valley is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lucerne Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lucerne Valley include 92356.
- What is the population of Lucerne Valley, CA?
- About 5,957 people live in Lucerne Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lucerne Valley?
- Nearby places include Big Bear Lake (14 mi), Big Bear City (15 mi), Apple Valley (20 mi), Running Springs (21 mi), Lake Arrowhead (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023