Independence, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Independence

Independence ZIP code: 93526.

Distances are straight-line from Mammoth Lakes to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Independence: those whose USPS city name is Independence (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Independence (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About Independence

Independence is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Inyo County. Independence covers about 4.9 square miles and has about 850 residents, roughly 175 per square mile. The name Independence is shared by 14 places across the country. This is the one in Inyo County.

Independence in relation to Mammoth Lakes

Measured in a straight line, Independence is about 69 miles southeast of Mammoth Lakes. Road distance is longer. This site lists 12 places, out to 69 miles, because few other places on its list are near Mammoth Lakes. A county line separates the two: Mammoth Lakes is in Mono County, Independence is in Inyo County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, Independence ranks 12th in distance from Mammoth Lakes. The places on this site's list closest to Mammoth Lakes are June Lake, Crowley Lake, Aspen Springs, and Swall Meadows.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in Independence

Census estimates count 412 housing units in Independence. Half the homes date from 1960 or earlier; 75% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 83% of Independence's homes. 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Independence.

Around Independence

Places close to Independence with a page on this site:

• Big Pine 23 mi
• Bishop 38 mi
• Chalfant 46 mi
• Swall Meadows 52 mi
• Aspen Springs 56 mi
• Crowley Lake 59 mi
• Mammoth Lakes 69 mi
• Benton 70 mi

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Independence is about 3,842 feet above sea level (USGS). Mammoth Lakes is at about 8,252 feet, which puts Independence about 4,400 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: new garage doors, opener repair, snapped cables, off-track doors, and broken spring replacement. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

If you live in Independence and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

For more about Independence, see the Independence page of our website.