PlainZIP

Independence, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93526

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

719
2/sq mi
$72,950
Median income
$295,900
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93526 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Inyo County, California, home to just 719 residents across 359.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93526 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,950 (28% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,337. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $295,900 for a typical home value (62% below the state average), with rent averaging $939 a month; 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93526 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the 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 →

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 93526, Independence, 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

719

Population

359.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93526?

55.1

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$72,950

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,337

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93526 ranks nationally

Independence, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,950 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

459

Total Housing Units

337

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$295,900

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$939

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 93526, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,000.

5

Businesses

11

Employees

$219K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 80.0%

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 Independence, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93526 in? ▼
ZIP code 93526 (Independence) 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 93526? ▼
ZIP code 93526 in Independence, CA has a population of 719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93526 is $72,950, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93526 is $295,900, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93526 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93526? ▼
ZIP code 93526 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93526? ▼
In ZIP code 93526, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93526? ▼
In ZIP code 93526, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93526 is 11.2% 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.