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Bishop, CA
City in Inyo County, California.
Population
3,778
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,027
ZIP codes
0
Bishop and its ZIP codes
Bishop at a glance
- Bishop is about 8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,686, 16% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $386,400 (47% below California) and median rent is $1,580 a month.
Local data for Bishop, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bishop, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,686
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$386,400
Median rent
$1,580/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
46.3%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (768), Irish Americans (397), Mexican Americans (366).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Bishop.
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
Bishop, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle8.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bishop, 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 Bishop, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Bishop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.4 |
| West BishopCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.8 |
| WilkersonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.7 |
| MesaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 28 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Big PineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Sunny SlopesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Aspen SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| Crowley LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| McGee CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| Dyer, NVCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 35.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bishop, CA in?
- Bishop is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Bishop, CA?
- About 3,778 people live in Bishop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bishop?
- Nearby places include Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (1.7 mi), West Bishop (4.7 mi), Wilkerson (6.3 mi), Mesa (8.9 mi), Round Valley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023