92251 ZIP Code — Imperial, CA
Imperial County, California
ZIP code 92251 is located in Imperial, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 247.37 square miles and serves a population of 27,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.
About ZIP code 92251
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $313,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $90,632.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
27,050
population
247.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92251 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92251
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Imperial | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92243 El Centro (8.1 mi)
92227 Brawley (13.6 mi)
92231 Calexico (15.3 mi)
92249 Heber (15.6 mi)
92250 Holtville (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,050 |
| Population density | 109 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 247.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8851 |
| Longitude | -115.6305 |
| 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 | 31.5% | 52.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 27.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.2% | 17.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
27,050
Population
109
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$90,632
Median household income
$23,065
Per capita income
$313,600
Median home value
$1,309
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
5,326
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,180
Under 5
1,018
967
5–9
833
1,345
10–14
1,160
1,322
15–19
1,139
894
20–24
770
1,997
25–34
1,721
2,140
35–44
1,844
1,547
45–54
1,333
975
55–59
841
807
60–64
695
824
65–74
711
424
75–84
365
106
85+
92
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,975 | 29.5% |
| 18 and over | 19,075 | 70.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,522 | 9.3% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
31.5%
White
30.9%
Other race
18%
Two or more races
14.2%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,420 | 31.5% |
| White | 12,189 | 30.9% |
| Other race | 7,106 | 18% |
| Two or more races | 5,623 | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,264 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 786 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 52.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 27.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.2% | 17.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
1.9%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
11.2%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
28.6%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $90,632 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
43.2%
$500k–$1M
8.6%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,309 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.2% |
| Electricity | 39.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,259 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 274 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 976 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,540 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,649 | 43.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,520 | 25.1% |
| Average household size | 3.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.0% | 40.1% |
| Married | 41.0% | 39.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
16.6%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 248 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 479 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,484 | 40.2% |
| High school | 2,531 | 29.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,932 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Public administration
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Construction
4.2%
Other services
4.0%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 29.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 4.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.6% |
| Government | 31.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 13.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 3.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 933 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 52.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,852 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 5,200 | 20.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,878 | 19.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 322 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,683 | 76.5% |
| Born in same state | 20,147 | 74.5% |
| Born in different state | 17,579 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 536 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,367 | 23.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,952 | 62.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 781 | 2.9% |
| Italian | 558 | 2.1% |
| French | 415 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 22.4% |
| Internet access | 98.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92251
What city is ZIP code 92251 in?
ZIP code 92251 is primarily assigned to Imperial, California.
What county is ZIP code 92251 in?
ZIP code 92251 falls within Imperial County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92251?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 92251 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92251?
The median home value in ZIP code 92251 is $313,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 92251?
ZIP code 92251 has an estimated population of 27,050 residents, with a density of 109 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92251?
The median household income in ZIP code 92251 is $90,632, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92251 in?
ZIP code 92251 observes the PST timezone.