Independence
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Independence is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 593 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,930 ft (1,198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lone Pine, 19.0 miles S.
- 593residents (2020 Census)
- 3,930 ftelevation · 1,198 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 122 / sq mipopulation density
- 93526ZIP code
About Independence
Independence is an unincorporated census-designated place in and the county seat of Inyo County, California. Independence is located 41 miles (66 km) south-southeast of Bishop, at an elevation of 3930 feet (1198 m). The population of this census-designated place was 593 at the 2020 census, down from 669 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $73,850
- Median home value
- $295,900
- Median rent
- $1,203/mo
- Median age
- 54.8
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Independence had 593 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 593 |
|---|---|
| Density | 122 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 593 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.86 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,930 ft (1,198 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8303° N, 118.2079° W |
| ZIP code | 93526 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0636350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Lone Pine19.0 mi S
- Big Pine23.7 mi N
- Keeler30.1 mi SE
- Wilkerson32.5 mi N
- Silver City35.1 mi SW
- Cartago37.6 mi S
- Bishop38.6 mi N
- West Bishop39.6 mi N
- Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek40.1 mi N
- Olancha40.4 mi S
- Wilsonia41.9 mi W
- Hartland43.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Independence, CA?
593 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, CA?
The ZIP code of Independence is 93526.
What is the elevation of Independence?
3,930 feet (1,198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Lone Pine (19.0 mi), Big Pine (23.7 mi), Keeler (30.1 mi), Wilkerson (32.5 mi), Silver City (35.1 mi).
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