City

Death Valley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Inyo County  ·  California

👥872Population
💰$91,198Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$78,400Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓49.9%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.9% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 31.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic31.3%
Asian0.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
6%
25–44
43%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.63
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads49.9% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate144 (19.1%)
Some College109 (14.5%)
Associates125 (16.6%)
Bachelors20 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree356 (47.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 47.2%Edu
HS Grad19.1%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate47.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 22%Renter: 78%Tenure
Owner22.0%
Renter78.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
24%
$300k–$500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,198 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$78,400 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units501
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About Death Valley, CA

Death Valley is a city in California, located in Inyo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 872 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Death Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,198 is above the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Death Valley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. At 22.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Death Valley is well-educated. 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.02%).

Death Valley, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Death Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92328 872 $91,198 $78,400 $831 0.5% 49.9% 22.0%