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 Low-density area
- $43,529
- Median income Below-median income area
- $217,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 277.6 square miles in Lone Pine, Inyo County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,082 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93545 reports a modest median household income of $43,529 (57% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,796. The poverty rate is 23.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $217,100 (72% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 47.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 93545.
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 93545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lone Pine, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93545.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 93545?
45.5
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
11.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,796
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93545 ranks among California ZIPs
Lone Pine, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,529 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
886housing units
886
Total Housing Units
706
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,100
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93545, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,082 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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