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Lone Pine, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93545

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

2,082
8/sq mi
$43,529
Median income
$217,100
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lone Pine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93545 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 277.6 square miles in Lone Pine, Inyo County, California. The area is home to 2,082 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 93545 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93545 sits at $43,529 (57% below the California average), while per-capita income is $38,796. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $217,100 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 47.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93545 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93545 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 93545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93545.

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 93545, Lone 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

2,082

Population

277.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93545?

45.5

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%

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?

$43,529

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$38,796

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93545 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,529 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

886

Total Housing Units

706

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.7%
Renter 52.3%

$217,100

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1974

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2022)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93545 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.2% 180
2019 +1.6% 183
2020 +4.8% 192
2021 +10.1% 211
2022 +14.8% 243

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 93545, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,556,000.

51

Businesses

519

Employees

$23.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 22 43.1%
Retail trade 10 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.8%

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 Lone Pine, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93545 in? ▼
ZIP code 93545 (Lone 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 93545? ▼
ZIP code 93545 in Lone Pine, CA has a population of 2,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93545? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93545 is $43,529, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93545? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93545 is $217,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93545? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93545 is White at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93545? ▼
ZIP code 93545 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93545? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93545 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93545? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93545 increased by 14.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 93545? ▼
In ZIP code 93545, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 93545? ▼
In ZIP code 93545, approximately 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93545? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93545 is 23.9% 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 Lone 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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