City

Independence, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Inyo County  ·  California

👥912Population
💰$61,563Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$268,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 6.8%Other: 9.3%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic13.6%
Black6.8%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
HS Graduate212 (35.9%)
Some College73 (12.4%)
Associates114 (19.3%)
Bachelors58 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree134 (22.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
HS Grad35.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,563 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$268,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units465
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Independence, CA

Independence is a city in California, located in Inyo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 912 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Independence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,563 is below the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Independence is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Independence is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Independence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93526 912 $61,563 $268,400 $1,000 8.3% 32.5% 73.4%