Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 92 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,494 (25%) |
| Some College | 2,259 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 2,429 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,097 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,631 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,334 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $382,158 ▲ 37% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,239/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,101 |
| Vacant Units | 1,666 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Inyo County is located in California and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,190 residents. With a median age of 43.46, it is a middle-aged county.
Inyo County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,333 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Inyo County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $382,158 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,239. Homeownership rates are high at 69.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Inyo County are majority White (59.83%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Inyo County, CA is a middle-income area in California. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93513 | Big Pine | 1,525 | $54,485 | $288,700 | $1,000 | 4.1% | 27.5% |
| 93514 | Bishop | 14,961 | $81,695 | $434,900 | $1,340 | 2.8% | 45.3% |
| 92328 | Death Valley | 872 | $91,198 | $78,400 | $831 | 0.5% | 49.9% |
| 93526 | Independence | 912 | $61,563 | $268,400 | $1,000 | 8.3% | 32.5% |
| 93545 | Lone Pine | 1,394 | $49,635 | $192,800 | $777 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| 93549 | Olancha | 244 | $73,125 | $325,000 | $1,571 | 0.0% | 16.4% |
| 92389 | Tecopa | 169 | $26,731 | — | — | 0.0% | 27.6% |