92227 ZIP Code — Brawley, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92227 is located in Brawley, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 593.67 square miles and serves a population of 27,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92227

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $56,559. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 35% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92227 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,540

population

593.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brawley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92251 Imperial (13.6 mi) 92233 Calipatria (13.6 mi) 92250 Holtville (17.4 mi) 92243 El Centro (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	27,540
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	593.67 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	33.0231
Longitude	-115.4624
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

27,540

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$56,559

Median household income

$25,191

Per capita income

$261,700

Median home value

$927

Median monthly rent

53.5%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

17.9%

Unemployment

5,468

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,273

Under 5

1,237

1,179

5–9

1,145

1,039

10–14

1,009

1,044

15–19

1,014

1,105

20–24

1,074

2,170

25–34

2,108

1,599

35–44

1,553

1,598

45–54

1,552

768

55–59

747

546

60–64

530

819

65–74

795

635

75–84

618

194

85+

189

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,222	29.9%
18 and over	19,318	70.1%
65 and over	3,250	11.8%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37%

Hispanic or Latino 29.8%

Other race 18.3%

Two or more races 12.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	14,533	37%
Hispanic or Latino	11,715	29.8%
Other race	7,200	18.3%
Two or more races	4,820	12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	429	1.1%
Asian	320	0.8%
Black or African American	233	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$56,559

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 39.4%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,700
Median rent / month	$927
Owner occupied	53.5%
Renter occupied	46.5%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.8%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,457	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	273	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,502	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,607	33.3%
Households with children under 18	3,068	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,284	29.1%
Average household size	3.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	36.1%
Married	45.3%	43.0%
Separated	1.2%	3.7%
Widowed	3.6%	6.2%
Divorced	6.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	673	8.3%
Kindergarten	321	4.0%
Elementary school	3,538	43.8%
High school	1,730	21.4%
College / grad school	1,818	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Public administration 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Construction 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 42.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	24.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	606	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,030	90.9%
Spanish	8,725	34.9%
Other Indo-European	8,605	34.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	47	0.2%
Other languages	31	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,121	73.1%
Born in same state	19,592	71.1%
Born in different state	17,591	63.9%
Foreign born	529	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	7,419	26.9%
Not a US citizen	3,431	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	733	2.7%
French	716	2.6%
Arab	433	1.6%
Polish	107	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	0.2%
Dutch	41	0.1%
Irish	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.5%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92227

What city is ZIP code 92227 in?

ZIP code 92227 is primarily assigned to Brawley, California.

What county is ZIP code 92227 in?

ZIP code 92227 falls within Imperial County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92227?

Approximately 35% of households in ZIP code 92227 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92227?

23% of residents in ZIP code 92227 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 92227?

ZIP code 92227 has an estimated population of 27,540 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92227?

The median household income in ZIP code 92227 is $56,559, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 92227 in?

ZIP code 92227 observes the PST timezone.