92233 ZIP Code — Calipatria, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92233 is located in Calipatria, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 152.05 square miles and serves a population of 6,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92233

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $46,553. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92233 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.

6,871

population

152.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calipatria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92257 Niland (12.3 mi) 92227 Brawley (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,871
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	152.05 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	33.2049
Longitude	-115.5545
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	69.1%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

6,871

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$46,553

Median household income

$9,810

Per capita income

$191,100

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

26.6%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

1,159

Housing units

2.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

140

5–9

333

10–14

133

242

15–19

403

20–24

161

1,291

25–34

514

941

35–44

375

603

45–54

240

172

55–59

279

60–64

111

249

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,109	16.1%
18 and over	5,762	83.9%
65 and over	485	7.1%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31.4%

White 25.1%

Other race 21.3%

Two or more races 11.2%

Black or African American 8.4%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	3,138	31.4%
White	2,508	25.1%
Other race	2,136	21.3%
Two or more races	1,125	11.2%
Black or African American	839	8.4%
Asian	157	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	95	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
Median income	$46,553

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 35.7%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,100
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	36.3%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	503	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	54	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	83	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	511	44.4%
Households with children under 18	365	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	435	37.8%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.0%	32.2%
Married	28.2%	33.8%
Separated	2.0%	4.1%
Widowed	0.9%	11.8%
Divorced	7.9%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 29.9%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	1.4%
Elementary school	542	29.3%
High school	776	41.9%
College / grad school	506	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.5%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 14.1%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 26.6%

Under 18 years 38.5%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.0%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	2.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	43.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	39.8%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	20.5%
No health insurance	34.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.6%
Visited dentist	28.4%
Cholesterol screening	77.2%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.7%
Public insurance	61.1%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,644	96.7%
Spanish	1,386	20.9%
Other Indo-European	1,333	20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	53	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,716	83.2%
Born in same state	5,501	80.1%
Born in different state	5,069	73.8%
Foreign born	215	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,155	16.8%
Not a US citizen	664	57.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	168	2.4%
French	60	0.9%
English	50	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.8%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92233

What city is ZIP code 92233 in?

ZIP code 92233 is primarily assigned to Calipatria, California.

What county is ZIP code 92233 in?

ZIP code 92233 falls within Imperial County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92233?

27% of residents in ZIP code 92233 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92233 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 92233 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92233?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 92233 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 92233?

Health data for ZIP code 92233 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 92233 in?

ZIP code 92233 observes the PST timezone.