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

ZIP code in Independence

ZIP code in Independence: 93526.

Distances are straight-line from June Lake 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.

June Lake and Independence on the map

Measured in a straight line, Independence is about 81 miles southeast of June Lake. Road distance is longer. This site lists 12 places, out to 81 miles, because few other places on its list are near June Lake. June Lake is in Mono County and Independence is in Inyo County. Among the 12 places this site lists, Independence is number 12 by distance from June Lake. Nearest to June Lake on this site's list: Mammoth Lakes, Lee Vining, Mono City, and Crowley Lake.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

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. There are 14 places in the United States named Independence; this one is in Inyo County.

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. About 72 in 100 occupied homes in Independence are lived in by their owners. 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.

Independence at 3,842 feet

The center of Independence is about 3,842 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). June Lake is at about 7,285 feet, which puts Independence about 3,450 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Around Independence

Places close to Independence with a page on this site:

• Big Pine 23 mi
• Bishop 38 mi
• Chalfant 46 mi
• Paradise 50 mi
• Swall Meadows 52 mi
• Aspen Springs 56 mi
• Mammoth Lakes 69 mi
• Benton 70 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, snapped cables, off-track doors, new garage doors, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

A broken spring or a door off its track in Independence is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

Prefer the Independence pages themselves? Go to the Independence page of our website.