City

Benton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mono County  ·  California

👥297Population
💰$65,158Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$278,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 6.1%Other: 3%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
19%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.70
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate65 (24.9%)
Some College27 (10.3%)
Associates109 (41.8%)
Bachelors5 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree55 (21.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 41.8%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
HS Grad24.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates41.8%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$200k–$300k
67%
$300k–$500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,158 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$278,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units176
Vacant Units1

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
51%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
83%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
51%
About Benton, CA

Benton is a city in California, located in Mono County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 297 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Benton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,158 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Benton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,600, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benton is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.76%).

Benton, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Benton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93512 297 $65,158 $278,600 1.8% 23.0% 85.7%