92231 ZIP Code — Calexico, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92231 is located in Calexico, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 68.55 square miles and serves a population of 38,674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92231

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $51,750. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 56% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92231 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

38,674

population

68.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92231 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92231

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calexico	Acceptable
Calexico	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92249 Heber (3.6 mi) 92243 El Centro (7.8 mi) 92250 Holtville (11.7 mi) 92251 Imperial (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	38,674
Population density	564 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	68.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.6879
Longitude	-115.5123
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	55.7%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

38,674

Population

564

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$51,750

Median household income

$19,728

Per capita income

$263,200

Median home value

$1,086

Median monthly rent

50.7%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

18.1%

Unemployment

6,762

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,337

Under 5

1,477

1,362

5–9

1,506

1,753

10–14

1,936

1,450

15–19

1,602

1,154

20–24

1,276

2,630

25–34

2,906

2,123

35–44

2,346

1,931

45–54

2,134

990

55–59

1,094

766

60–64

846

1,805

65–74

1,995

783

75–84

866

288

85+

318

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,135	28.8%
18 and over	27,539	71.2%
65 and over	6,055	15.7%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.8%

White 26.7%

Other race 22.5%

Two or more races 13.5%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	21,560	35.8%
White	16,094	26.7%
Other race	13,570	22.5%
Two or more races	8,106	13.5%
Asian	596	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	250	0.4%
Black or African American	58	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$51,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 44.5%

$300k–$500k 28.1%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,200
Median rent / month	$1,086
Owner occupied	50.7%
Renter occupied	49.3%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	64.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	36.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,480	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	180	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,350	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,403	36.2%
Households with children under 18	4,024	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,927	41.7%
Average household size	4.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	38.9%
Married	48.3%	39.0%
Separated	1.2%	3.5%
Widowed	3.9%	11.0%
Divorced	3.4%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	709	5.6%
Kindergarten	451	3.5%
Elementary school	4,858	38.1%
High school	3,284	25.7%
College / grad school	3,452	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 42.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	407	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	61.8%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,860	92.7%
Spanish	20,239	56.4%
Other Indo-European	20,094	56.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	127	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,835	56.5%
Born in same state	21,005	54.3%
Born in different state	20,072	51.9%
Foreign born	830	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	16,839	43.5%
Not a US citizen	9,044	53.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	430	1.1%
Italian	60	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	0%
English	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.3%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92231

What city is ZIP code 92231 in?

ZIP code 92231 is primarily assigned to Calexico, California.

What county is ZIP code 92231 in?

ZIP code 92231 falls within Imperial County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92231?

Approximately 56% of households in ZIP code 92231 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92231?

23% of residents in ZIP code 92231 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92231 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 92231 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 92231?

ZIP code 92231 has an estimated population of 38,674 residents, with a density of 564 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92231 in?

ZIP code 92231 observes the PST timezone.