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Big Pine, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
1,615
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
548
ZIP codes
0
Big Pine and its ZIP codes
Big Pine at a glance
- Big Pine is about 2.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,583 a year, 32% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,600 (58% below California) and median rent is $1,202 a month.
Local data for Big Pine, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Pine, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,583
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$307,600
Median rent
$1,202/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (193), Irish Americans (182), Mexican Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Big Pine.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,420
7,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$284M
FY 2026, $14,959 per person
How people get to work
Big Pine, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled20.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Pine, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
568
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
43
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 24°F
4.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Pine, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Big Pine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilkersonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.7 |
| BishopCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| West BishopCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| MesaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 14 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.9 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 28 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.4 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Pine, CA in?
- Big Pine is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Big Pine, CA?
- About 1,615 people live in Big Pine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Pine?
- Nearby places include Wilkerson (8.9 mi), Bishop (15 mi), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (17 mi), West Bishop (17 mi), Mesa (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023