92257 ZIP Code — Niland, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92257 is located in Niland, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 270.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92257

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $11,181. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 92257 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,186

population

270.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92257 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92257

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Niland	Acceptable
Niland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92233 Calipatria (12.3 mi) 92254 Mecca (17.1 mi) 92274 Thermal (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,186
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	270.67 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.3129
Longitude	-115.7235
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.4%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,186

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$11,181

Median household income

$9,754

Per capita income

$56,400

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

46.2%

Home ownership

51.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

829

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	389	32.8%
18 and over	797	67.2%
65 and over	260	21.9%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.9%

Black or African American 18.5%

Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

Other race 13.6%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	632	45.9%
Black or African American	255	18.5%
Hispanic or Latino	190	13.8%
Other race	187	13.6%
Two or more races	81	5.9%
Asian	16	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.4%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 45.7%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	45.7%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
Median income	$11,181

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.8%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,400
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	46.2%
Renter occupied	53.8%
Vacant	48.7%
Single-family detached	34.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.9%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	56.0%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	9.5%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.3%
1 vehicle	53.2%
2 vehicles	15.2%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	14.0%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	277	47.2%
Female householder, no spouse	220	37.5%
Households with children under 18	93	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	41.4%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	14.6%
Married	16.3%	37.4%
Separated	4.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	30.4%
Divorced	41.5%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 35.2%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	9.2%
Elementary school	86	32.8%
High school	102	38.9%
College / grad school	50	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 46.2%

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Education & healthcare 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Public administration 7.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.7%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	54.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.0%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	40.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.3%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	41.4%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 51.5%

Under 18 years 37.8%

18 and over 58.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	8.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	20.9%
Heart disease	13.8%
Stroke	7.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	6.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.3%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	32.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	23.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.7%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.2%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	17.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,027	86.6%
Spanish	167	16.3%
Other Indo-European	158	15.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,051	88.6%
Born in same state	1,051	88.6%
Born in different state	801	67.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	135	11.4%
Not a US citizen	94	69.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	6.2%
Italian	60	5.1%
English	36	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	2%
Polish	19	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.5%
Internet access	77.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92257

What city is ZIP code 92257 in?

ZIP code 92257 is primarily assigned to Niland, California.

What county is ZIP code 92257 in?

ZIP code 92257 falls within Imperial County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92257?

52% of residents in ZIP code 92257 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 92257 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 92257 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92257?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 92257 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 92257 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 92257 in?

ZIP code 92257 observes the PST timezone.