92250 ZIP Code — Holtville, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92250 is located in Holtville, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 352.38 square miles and serves a population of 8,033 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92250

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $56,673. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 36% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92250 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.

8,033

population

352.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holtville	Acceptable
Holtville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92249 Heber (8.2 mi) 92231 Calexico (11.7 mi) 92243 El Centro (14.7 mi) 92227 Brawley (17.4 mi) 92251 Imperial (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,033
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	352.38 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.7894
Longitude	-115.3502
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	50.4%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

8,033

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$56,673

Median household income

$23,939

Per capita income

$272,700

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

54.0%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,440

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

209

Under 5

213

221

5–9

226

471

10–14

481

314

15–19

320

366

20–24

374

348

25–34

355

428

35–44

437

491

45–54

501

212

55–59

217

297

60–64

303

315

65–74

322

221

75–84

225

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,161	26.9%
18 and over	5,872	73.1%
65 and over	1,249	15.5%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.6%

White 28.2%

Other race 24.3%

Two or more races 11%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	4,247	34.6%
White	3,457	28.2%
Other race	2,989	24.3%
Two or more races	1,354	11%
Asian	92	0.7%
Black or African American	79	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$56,673

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 32.9%

$300k–$500k 34.1%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,700
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	54.0%
Renter occupied	46.0%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	16.3%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	59.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
No fuel used	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,118	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	417	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	522	25.2%
Households with children under 18	710	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	771	37.2%
Average household size	3.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	32.8%
Married	46.0%	43.7%
Separated	1.3%	2.8%
Widowed	5.7%	5.6%
Divorced	7.9%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	3.2%
Kindergarten	78	3.4%
Elementary school	1,124	49.5%
High school	493	21.7%
College / grad school	502	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.3%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Public administration 12.4%

Wholesale trade 9.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 24.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.1%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,611	94.7%
Spanish	2,725	35.8%
Other Indo-European	2,681	35.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	40	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,501	68.5%
Born in same state	5,140	64.0%
Born in different state	4,564	56.8%
Foreign born	361	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	2,532	31.5%
Not a US citizen	1,119	44.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	2.4%
Italian	188	2.3%
German	87	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	59	0.7%
Dutch	46	0.6%
Arab	35	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.8%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92250

What city is ZIP code 92250 in?

ZIP code 92250 is primarily assigned to Holtville, California.

What county is ZIP code 92250 in?

ZIP code 92250 falls within Imperial County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92250?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 92250 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92250?

20% of residents in ZIP code 92250 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92250?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 92250?

ZIP code 92250 has an estimated population of 8,033 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92250 in?

ZIP code 92250 observes the PST timezone.