Bishop
City in Inyo County, California
Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, with 3,819 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,150 ft (1,265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, 1.6 miles NW.
- 3,819residents (2020 Census)
- 4,150 ftelevation · 1,265 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 2,049 / sq mipopulation density
- 93514ZIP code
About Bishop
Bishop is the only incorporated city in Inyo County, California, United States. It is located near the northern end of the Owens Valley in the Mojave Desert, at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1,260 m). The city was named after Bishop Creek, flowing out of the Sierra Nevada range; the creek was named after Samuel Addison Bishop, a settler in the Owens Valley. Bishop is a commercial and residential center, while many vacation destinations and tourist attractions in the Sierra Nevada are located nearby. The city covers approximately 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), making it the county's largest community by population and land area.
The population of the city limits was 3,819 at the 2020 census, down from 3,879 at the 2010 census. Bishop is the main hub of the Bishop Micropolitan Statistical area where the population of the built-up zone around Bishop at the time of the 2020 census was 19,016. This includes the surrounding unincorporated communities of West Bishop, Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, the Bishop Paiute Reservation, Rocking K Ranch, Mustang Mesa, Round Valley, Bishop Creek, Aspendell, Starlite and Chalfant Valley.
A number of western films were shot in Bishop, including movies starring John Wayne, Charlton Heston, and Joel McCrea.
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Living in Bishop
- Median household income
- $83,686
- Median home value
- $386,400
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Median age
- 51.2
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Bishop had 3,819 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,819 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,049 per sq mi (791 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bishop at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,819 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3672° N, 118.3989° W |
| ZIP code | 93514 |
| Official website | ca-bishop.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bishop
- Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek1.6 mi NW
- West Bishop4.2 mi W
- Wilkerson6.2 mi S
- Mesa8.4 mi NW
- Chalfant8.6 mi N
- Round Valley10.1 mi W
- Paradise13.7 mi NW
- Big Pine15.0 mi SE
- Swall Meadows16.5 mi NW
- Sunny Slopes20.6 mi NW
- Aspen Springs20.7 mi NW
- Crowley Lake23.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop
What county is Bishop in?
Bishop is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Bishop, CA?
3,819 people lived in Bishop at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bishop, CA?
The ZIP code of Bishop is 93514.
What is the elevation of Bishop?
4,150 feet (1,265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bishop?
Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek (1.6 mi), West Bishop (4.2 mi), Wilkerson (6.2 mi), Mesa (8.4 mi), Chalfant (8.6 mi).
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