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Independence, CA — ZIP 93526

Population: 825 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 93526 (Independence, CA) is $327,733 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $509,000 after a median 70 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, heat wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,733

Typical home value

+7.0%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$327,733
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$327,733
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$509,000
Median list price
$379,000
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+102.4%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,465/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,996/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,449/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Owens Valley Unified, San Ramon Valley Unified
Schools include
Owens Valley High, Owens Valley Elementary, INFANT Pre

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, heat wave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
5.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
136
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
411

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Manzanar National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Manzanar National Historic Site, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Independence Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
SOUTHERN INYO HOSPITAL, NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-93 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
59.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,019
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,498
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

ZIP 93526State medianUS median
Typical home value$327,733$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$509,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,019$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 93526?
$327,733.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93526?
$509,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93526?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93526?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,465/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93526?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, heat wave, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93526?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93526?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93526?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93526?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93526?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93526?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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