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Bishop, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93514

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

13,857
5/sq mi
$81,278
Median income
$422,600
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bishop pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93514 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93514 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bishop, Inyo County, California, home to 13,857 residents across 2886.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93514 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,278 (20% below the California average), while per-capita income is $43,242. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. Housing costs here run $422,600 for a typical home value (45% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,401 a month; 71.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Compare these figures to the California and national benchmarks above rather than reading 93514's numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 93514

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bishop, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93514.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93514, Bishop, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,857

Population

2886.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93514?

45.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%

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?

$81,278

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$43,242

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93514 ranks nationally

Bishop, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,278 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,115

Total Housing Units

6,213

Occupied Units

902

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$422,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,401

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93514 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 205
2021 +9.4% 224
2022 +25.8% 282
2023 +5.2% 297
2024 -1.3% 293

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 410 business establishments in ZIP 93514, employing approximately 3,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,926,000.

410

Businesses

3,871

Employees

$203.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 65 15.8%
Retail trade 64 15.6%
Construction 49 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 44 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.4%
Wholesale trade 16 3.9%
Manufacturing 14 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.7%
Information 10 2.4%
Finance and insurance 10 2.4%
Utilities 8 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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

Inyo County Bishop, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93514 in? ▼
ZIP code 93514 (Bishop) 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 93514? ▼
ZIP code 93514 in Bishop, CA has a population of 13,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93514? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93514 is $81,278, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93514? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93514 is $422,600, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93514? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93514 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93514? ▼
ZIP code 93514 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 3,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93514? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93514 are: Accommodation and food services (65), Retail trade (64), Construction (49). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93514? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93514 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 93514? ▼
In ZIP code 93514, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 93514? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93514 is 16.6 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 93514? ▼
In ZIP code 93514, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93514? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93514 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.