| City: | Tecopa, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Tecopa Hot Springs |
| County: | Inyo County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:50 PM |
| Population: | 123 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.9237, -115.8702 |
| Land Area: | 44.69 sq mi |
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Tecopa sits in California's southeastern desert, where 123 residents spread across 422 square miles of Inyo County. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. Everyone uses the post office.
Median age: 59.2 years. That's among the highest in California. Most residents are retirees drawn to the area's natural hot springs. The community maintains 90 PO Boxes for 75 occupied homes, a 1.2 adoption rate that includes boxes for the 33 seasonal properties scattered across the desert.
Of 148 total housing units, 73 sit vacant. About 33 are seasonal or recreational properties. The rest appear abandoned or awaiting occupants. Renters outnumber owners 43 to 32, unusual for a retirement community but typical of desert towns with limited housing stock.
Tecopa Hot Springs appears as an alternative name in postal records, though it isn't valid for mailing addresses. Street names like Hot Springs Road and Tecopa Hot Springs Road reference the geothermal features that put this remote settlement on the map. Old Spanish Trail Highway follows the historic trade route through the region.
Mail reaches residents through one rural carrier route and one city route. General Delivery is available for those without a permanent address. The post office handles 12 business delivery points alongside the residential PO Boxes. With a median household income of $26,731 and just 7.3% of adults holding bachelor's degrees, this is a working-class community where Social Security checks matter more than stock portfolios.
Street names reference the geothermal features and historic Old Spanish Trail that define this remote desert outpost.
ZIP Code 92389 has 123 residents and 75 households (average 1.64 persons per household). The median age is 59.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.1% male and 56.9% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 123Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 169Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $26,731Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 75Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.44Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 98 | 82 | 108 | 115 | 128 | 133 | 153 | 146 | 168 | 212 | 209 | 187 | 169 |
| Decennial Census | 156 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 123 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59.2
Male Median Age: 64.5
Female Median Age: 54.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 106 | 92.17% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 5.22% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.87% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 53 | 43.09% | 64.5 years |
| Females: | 70 | 56.91% | 54.9 years |
| Total: | 123 | 100% | 59.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 144 | 85.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 5.33% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 16 | 14.79% |
| Total Population: | 169 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 144 | 85.21% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 25 | 14.79% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $26,731, which is well under the state median ($96,334), is up $4,543 (20.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,846. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $26,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,250). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 11.2%, which is far less than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (68.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,188 | $21,875 | $20,000 | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $26,094 | $27,625 | $30,577 | $33,173 | $35,227 | $31,563 | $26,731 |
| Median Family Income | $21,875 | $22,083 | $21,406 | $20,714 | $0 | $51,667 | $57,639 | $0 | $60,625 | $98,261 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,125 | $19,861 | $18,750 | $11,000 | $9,643 | $0 | $0 | $23,750 | $28,750 | $28,462 | $31,538 | $28,750 | $26,250 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 19 | 11.24% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 150 | 88.76% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 31.58% |
| Service: | 13 | 68.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 19 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is down $72,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is down $935 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.76% (3.49% with a mortgage, 96.51% free-and-clear) and renters 12.24% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.25%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.55%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,500 | $78,300 | $75,000 | $68,800 | $71,700 | $65,600 | $66,300 | $64,100 | $61,500 | $104,200 | $103,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 25.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 9 | 75.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $935 | $1,083 | $1,028 | $505 | $513 | $554 | $559 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 3.06% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 83 | 84.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 12.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 98 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 98 | 54.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 81 | 45.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 179 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 72 | 40.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 107 | 59.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 179 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 81.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 88.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 44.20%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 27.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 31.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 6.71% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 11.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 38.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 20.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 15.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 7.32% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 164 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 134 | 81.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 7.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 75 | 33.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 150 | 66.67% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 225 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 225 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.7% | 14.3% | 20.0% | 38.9% | 36.8% | 35.7% | 29.4% | 35.3% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 9.3% | 40.4% | 44.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 92389 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 108Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92389 is located in Inyo County, California, within the Bishop, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13860) and California's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 18,803 people, about 0.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 92389. It covers 44.69 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.068 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bishop, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,803Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 44.69 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.068 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6183.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0678050Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tecopa CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92389 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.