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Mesa, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
343
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
98
ZIP codes
0
Mesa and its ZIP codes
Mesa at a glance
- Mesa is 61% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Mesa.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Mesa, 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 Mesa, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 14 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.4 |
| West BishopCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| BishopCity | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 28 |
| Sunny SlopesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Aspen SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| WilkersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| Crowley LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| McGee CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| Big PineCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 28.5 |
| Mammoth LakesTown | 28 mi | 24.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesa, CA in?
- Mesa is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Mesa, CA?
- About 343 people live in Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesa?
- Nearby places include Round Valley (2.4 mi), Paradise (5.4 mi), West Bishop (5.5 mi), Swall Meadows (7.2 mi), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023