City

Bishop, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Inyo County  ·  California

👥14,961Population
💰$81,695Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$434,900Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 25.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 5.4%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic25.4%
Black0.3%
Asian1.7%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,355 (23.3%)
Some College1,623 (16.1%)
Associates1,533 (15.2%)
Bachelors807 (8%)
Graduate Degree3,768 (37.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College16.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,695 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$434,900 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,340/mo
Total Housing Units6,942
Vacant Units920

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Bishop, CA

Bishop is a city in California, located in Inyo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 14,961 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Bishop is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,695 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bishop is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $434,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,340 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bishop is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (59.87%).

Bishop, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bishop
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93514 14,961 $81,695 $434,900 $1,340 2.8% 45.3% 72.4%