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Big Pine, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93513

Inyo County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,763
1/sq mi
$67,292
Median income
$330,300
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Pine pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93513 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1602.7 square miles in Big Pine, Inyo County, California. The area is home to 1,763 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93513 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93513 sits at $67,292 (34% below the California average), while per-capita income is $41,436. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $330,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93513 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 93513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93513.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93513, Big Pine, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,763

Population

1602.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93513?

42.2

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 26.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,292

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$41,436

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93513 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,292 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

812

Total Housing Units

687

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$330,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.1%

YoY Change (2023)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93513 have decreased 6.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.7% 248
2020 +8.0% 268
2021 +9.2% 293
2022 +11.2% 326
2023 -6.1% 306

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 93513, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,048,000.

19

Businesses

100

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Retail trade 4 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93513 in? ▼
ZIP code 93513 (Big Pine) is located in Inyo County, California. Inyo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/inyo-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93513? ▼
ZIP code 93513 in Big Pine, CA has a population of 1,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93513? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93513 is $67,292, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93513? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93513 is $330,300, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93513? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93513 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93513? ▼
ZIP code 93513 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93513? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93513 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93513? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93513 decreased by 6.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93513? ▼
In ZIP code 93513, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93513? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93513 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93513? ▼
In ZIP code 93513, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93513? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93513 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Big Pine, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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