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West Bishop, CA
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California.
Population
2,551
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
291
ZIP codes
0
West Bishop and its ZIP codes
West Bishop at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $114,653 a year, 16% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $615,600 (16% below California) and median rent is $1,431 a month.
Local data for West Bishop, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Bishop, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,653
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$615,600
Median rent
$1,431/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
47.0%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (382), Italian Americans (338), Mexican Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Inyo County. PPP loans are for West 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
West Bishop, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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 West Bishop, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Cities near West Bishop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.4 |
| BishopCity | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| MesaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 14 |
| WilkersonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| ChalfantCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 28 |
| Swall MeadowsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Big PineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Sunny SlopesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Aspen SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| Crowley LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| McGee CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Bishop, CA in?
- West Bishop is in Inyo County, California.
- What is the population of West Bishop, CA?
- About 2,551 people live in West Bishop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Bishop?
- Nearby places include Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (4.3 mi), Bishop (4.7 mi), Mesa (5.5 mi), Round Valley (6.6 mi), Wilkerson (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023