92275 ZIP Code — Salton City, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92275 is located in Salton City, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 40.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92275

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,531. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 92275 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,406

population

40.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92275 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92275

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92275. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salton City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,406
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	40.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.2868
Longitude	-115.9516
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	77.5%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,406

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$32,531

Median household income

$17,230

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment

640

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

164

15–19

114

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	363	25.8%
18 and over	1,043	74.2%
65 and over	467	33.2%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 37.3%

White 24%

Other race 20.1%

Two or more races 17.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	835	37.3%
White	537	24%
Other race	451	20.1%
Two or more races	384	17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 29.0%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	29.0%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
Median income	$32,531

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 36.7%

$150k–$200k 29.5%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	44.8%
1990–1999	33.4%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	60.7%
2 vehicles	17.3%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.0%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	48	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	175	33.6%
Female householder, no spouse	109	20.9%
Households with children under 18	126	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	60.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.2%	59.3%
Married	29.5%	32.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.3%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 56.0%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	117	25.2%
High school	289	62.3%
College / grad school	58	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 35.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Professional & management 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.8%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	33.4%
Natural resources & construction	29.1%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.8

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 47.7%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 58.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	57.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.4%
Public insurance	88.1%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,406	100.0%
Spanish	224	15.9%
Other Indo-European	224	15.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,192	84.8%
Born in same state	1,192	84.8%
Born in different state	1,010	71.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	214	15.2%
Not a US citizen	131	61.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	103	7.3%
French	87	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	2.3%
German	15	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92275

What city is ZIP code 92275 in?

ZIP code 92275 is primarily assigned to Salton City, California.

What county is ZIP code 92275 in?

ZIP code 92275 falls within Imperial County, California.

Does ZIP code 92275 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 92275 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92275 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 92275 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92275?

4% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 92275?

27% of residents in ZIP code 92275 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 92275 in?

ZIP code 92275 observes the PST timezone.