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Benton, CA
Census-designated place in Mono County, California. ZIP codes: 93512.
Population
292
Land area
28.5sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
1
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is 96% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Benton, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mono County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,692
8,196 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68M
FY 2026, $5,155 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
106
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 17°F
23.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Benton
1 in or overlapping Benton. Population shown
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny SlopesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 28 |
| Aspen SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Crowley LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| McGee CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.4 |
| Dyer, NVCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 35.1 |
| MesaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 14 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, CA in?
- Benton is in Mono County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Benton, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benton include 93512.
- What is the population of Benton, CA?
- About 292 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Sunny Slopes (20 mi), Chalfant (21 mi), Aspen Springs (22 mi), Crowley Lake (22 mi), Swall Meadows (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023