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Inyo County, CA
21 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Inyo County, California.
Population
18,739
Land area
10,197sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Inyo County
Inyo County at a glance
- Inyo County is 99% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,991 a year, 25% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,700 (53% below California) and median rent is $1,189 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bishop (3,778), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (3,071) and West Bishop (2,551).
Local data for Inyo County, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inyo County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,991
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$348,700
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,189/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,492), German Americans (2,615), Irish Americans (1,411).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$4.92M
68 loans, 705 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.97K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Inyo County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inyo County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
568
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
43
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
115° / 42°F
2.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inyo County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Inyo County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Inyo County, CA?
- Bishop is the largest city or town in Inyo County, with about 3,778 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Inyo County?
- Inyo County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 92328, 92384, 92389, 93513, 93522.
- What is the population of Inyo County, CA?
- About 18,739 people live in Inyo County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Inyo County?
- Inyo County borders Clark County, NV, San Bernardino County, Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Nye County, NV, Mono County, Esmeralda County, NV.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023