92273 ZIP Code — Seeley, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92273 is located in Seeley, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 3.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92273

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $53,162. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 46% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92273 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.

1,631

population

3.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92273 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92273

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seeley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,631
Population density	505 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	3.23 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.7902
Longitude	-115.6889
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	76.5%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,631

Population

505

People per sq mi

29.9

Median age

$53,162

Median household income

$16,381

Per capita income

$161,700

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

59.5%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

25.5%

Unemployment

384

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

127

5–9

10–14

20–24

179

25–34

190

35–44

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	447	27.4%
18 and over	1,184	72.6%
65 and over	112	6.9%
Median age	29.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.3%

Hispanic or Latino 29.2%

Other race 16.1%

Two or more races 13.1%

Black or African American 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	835	36.3%
Hispanic or Latino	672	29.2%
Other race	370	16.1%
Two or more races	302	13.1%
Black or African American	124	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.5%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 24.4%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	24.4%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$53,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,700
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	59.5%
Renter occupied	40.5%
Vacant	30.3%
Single-family detached	44.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	4.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	38.6%
No fuel used	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	95	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	124	33.2%
Households with children under 18	155	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	27.6%
Average household size	4.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.9%	52.5%
Married	31.9%	25.7%
Separated	6.4%	2.8%
Widowed	3.5%	0.0%
Divorced	3.3%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 42.0%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	109	22.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	176	37.1%
High school	24	5.1%
College / grad school	166	34.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.6%

Other services 16.8%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Professional & management 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	35.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 49.9%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	19.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.3%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	65.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.0%
Public insurance	65.0%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,384	84.9%
Spanish	640	46.2%
Other Indo-European	640	46.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,165	71.4%
Born in same state	1,123	68.9%
Born in different state	1,085	66.5%
Foreign born	42	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	466	28.6%
Not a US citizen	145	31.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92273

What city is ZIP code 92273 in?

ZIP code 92273 is primarily assigned to Seeley, California.

What county is ZIP code 92273 in?

ZIP code 92273 falls within Imperial County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92273?

Approximately 46% of households in ZIP code 92273 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92273?

5% 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 92273?

24% of residents in ZIP code 92273 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92273 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 92273 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 92273 in?

ZIP code 92273 observes the PST timezone.