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Mono County
Benton, CA
93512
93512 ZIP Code — Benton, CA
Mono County, California
ZIP code 93512 is located in
Benton ,
California ,
within Mono County .
It covers approximately 100.82 square miles and serves a population of
313 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 442/760 .
About ZIP code 93512
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,813. 80% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 93512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
313
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
100.82 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
37.8126
Longitude
-118.6719
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
442/760
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
29.0%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
48.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
3.5%
16.8%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.6%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$62,813
Median household income
$273,000
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 16 5.1% 18 and over 297 94.9% 65 and over 126 40.3% Median age 50.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
21.7%
Group Count % White 238 76% American Indian / Alaska Native 68 21.7% Two or more races 7 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
29.0%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
48.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
3.5%
16.8%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.6%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 11.8% $15k–$25k 13.8% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 44.1% $75k–$100k 4.6% $100k–$150k 3.9% $150k–$200k 5.3% Median income $62,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $273,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 14.6% Single-family detached 37.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 62.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 37.1% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 9.6% 1970–1979 30.9% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 31.5% 3 bedrooms 49.4% 4 bedrooms 18.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.6% 1 vehicle 22.4% 2 vehicles 20.4% 3 or more 50.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 16.4% Fuel oil 4.6% Wood 70.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 22 14.5% Cohabiting couple 8 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 68 44.7% Female householder, no spouse 54 35.5% Households with children under 18 27 17.8% Households with seniors (65+) 114 75.0% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.3% 14.5% Married 21.5% 15.8% Separated 0.0% 2.6% Widowed 0.0% 20.4% Divorced 40.3% 46.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.1%
Some college, no degree
39.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 9 56.3% High school 7 43.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.6%
Public administration
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.2%
Education & healthcare
4.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 62.3% Service 12.3% Sales & office 22.3% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 3.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.8% Government 30.0% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 2.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
17.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 80.3% Retirement income 60.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 6.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.5% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 26.7% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.2% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 19.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 8.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.3% Visited dentist 66.3% Cholesterol screening 93.6% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 17.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.2% 65 and over 16.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.3% Public insurance 61.0% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 313 100.0% Spanish 11 3.5% Other Indo-European 4 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 310 99.0% Born in same state 309 98.7% Born in different state 222 70.9% Foreign born 1 0.3% Naturalized citizen 3 1.0% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 52 16.6%
Ancestry Count % French 21 6.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.6% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93512
What city is ZIP code 93512 in?
ZIP code 93512 is primarily assigned to Benton, California.
What county is ZIP code 93512 in?
ZIP code 93512 falls within Mono County, California.
Does ZIP code 93512 have a large retiree population?
80% of households in ZIP code 93512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 93512 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 93512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 93512 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 93512 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 93512 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 93512 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 93512 in?
ZIP code 93512 observes the PST timezone.
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