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Phelan, CA
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. ZIP codes: 92371.
Population
18,496
Land area
60.1sq mi
People per sq mi
308
ZIP codes
1
Phelan and its ZIP codes
Phelan at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $79,914 a year, 19% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $386,800 (47% below California) and median rent is $1,525 a month.
Local data for Phelan, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Phelan, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,914
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$386,800
Median rent
$1,525/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
47.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,091), German Americans (2,268), Irish Americans (1,466).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Phelan.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
PPP loans
$7.2M
226 loans, 1,057 jobs reported
How people get to work
Phelan, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 47.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phelan, 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
83° / 26°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phelan, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Phelan
1 in or overlapping Phelan. Population shown
Cities near Phelan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Piñon HillsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 32.1 |
| WrightwoodCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 24.5 |
| Mountain View AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| AdelantoCity | 11 mi | 52.9 |
| Lytle CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6 |
| VictorvilleCity | 13 mi | 73.7 |
| HesperiaCity | 13 mi | 72.7 |
| Spring Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| CrestlineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 13.9 |
| Apple ValleyTown | 19 mi | 77 |
| San Antonio HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| Rancho CucamongaCity | 21 mi | 46.5 |
| MuscoyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| Lake Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.7 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 17.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Phelan, CA in?
- Phelan is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Phelan, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Phelan include 92371.
- What is the population of Phelan, CA?
- About 18,496 people live in Phelan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Phelan?
- Nearby places include Piñon Hills (6 mi), Wrightwood (8.2 mi), Oak Hills (8.5 mi), Mountain View Acres (11 mi), Adelanto (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023