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Independence, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
730
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
0
Independence and its ZIP codes
Independence at a glance
- Independence is 40% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,850 a year, 25% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,900 (60% below California) and median rent is $1,203 a month.
Local data for Independence, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Independence, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,850
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$295,900
Median rent
$1,203/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
54.8
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (94), Mexican Americans (54), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Independence.
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
Independence, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.3%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, 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
102° / 30°F
5.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lone PineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 19 |
| Big PineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| KeelerCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, CA in?
- Independence is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Independence, CA?
- About 730 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Lone Pine (18 mi), Big Pine (24 mi), Keeler (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023