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Round Valley, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
548
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
0
Round Valley and its ZIP codes
Round Valley at a glance
- Round Valley is 84% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,375, 45% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $695,000 (5% below California) and median rent is $1,357 a month.
Local data for Round Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Round Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,375
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$695,000
Median rent
$1,357/mo
Homeownership
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (167), Irish Americans (34), German Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for Round Valley.
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
Round Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Round Valley, 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 Round Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Round Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MesaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.4 |
| West BishopCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.4 |
| BishopCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Aspen SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Sunny SlopesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 28 |
| Crowley LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| WilkersonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| McGee CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| Big PineCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| Mammoth LakesTown | 27 mi | 24.9 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 28.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Round Valley, CA in?
- Round Valley is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of Round Valley, CA?
- About 548 people live in Round Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Round Valley?
- Nearby places include Mesa (2.4 mi), Paradise (5.4 mi), West Bishop (6.6 mi), Swall Meadows (6.9 mi), Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023