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Benton, CA — ZIP 93512

Population: 206 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 93512 (Benton, CA) is $268,800. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, drought, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,800

Median home value (Census)

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$268,800
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,342/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,185/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.0 : 1
Schools include
Edna Beaman Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, drought, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
329
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
704

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Devils Postpile National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Devils Postpile National Monument, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Yosemite National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL, NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
3.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,361
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,330
Average weekly wage
$883
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 93512?
$268,800 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in ZIP 93512?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93512?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, drought, wildfire, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93512?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93512?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93512?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93512?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93512?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93512?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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