92281 ZIP Code — Westmorland, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92281 is located in Westmorland, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 13.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92281

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $35,020. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92281 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.

2,238
population
13.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92281 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92281

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City Status
Westmorland Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,238
Population density 170 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 13.20 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.0787
Longitude -115.6583
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 60.3% 52.5% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 27.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.1% 17.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.0% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,238
Population
170
People per sq mi
24.3
Median age
$35,020
Median household income
$15,202
Per capita income
$196,600
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
50.5%
Home ownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
17.5%
Unemployment
378
Housing units
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
131
Under 5
144
101
5–9
111
106
10–14
118
144
15–19
158
63
20–24
69
87
25–34
97
136
35–44
150
77
45–54
85
39
55–59
43
36
60–64
40
64
65–74
70
59
75–84
65
21
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1883137.1%
18 and over1,40762.9%
65 and over30313.5%
Median age24.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Other race 27.4%
White 24.8%
Two or more races 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
Hispanic or Latino1,26936.2%
Other race96227.4%
White87124.8%
Two or more races3389.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native471.3%
Asian110.3%
Black or African American90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.3% 52.5% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 27.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.1% 17.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.0% 13.3%
Under $10k 15.8%
$10k–$15k 6.2%
$15k–$25k 14.8%
$25k–$35k 13.1%
$35k–$50k 19.7%
$50k–$75k 6.4%
$75k–$100k 6.9%
$100k–$150k 7.5%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.8%
$10k–$15k6.2%
$15k–$25k14.8%
$25k–$35k13.1%
$35k–$50k19.7%
$50k–$75k6.4%
$75k–$100k6.9%
$100k–$150k7.5%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$35,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 25.6%
$200k–$300k 21.7%
$300k–$500k 20.6%
$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,600
Median rent / month$821
Owner occupied50.5%
Renter occupied49.5%
Vacant15.5%
Single-family detached59.8%
Large apartment buildings1.5%
Mobile homes4.9%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)3.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.4%
2010–20194.8%
2000–200914.2%
1990–199910.6%
1980–198918.5%
1970–197912.2%
1960–196912.5%
1950–195913.5%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier7.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom11.2%
2 bedrooms18.2%
3 bedrooms46.2%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.8%
1 vehicle41.5%
2 vehicles34.6%
3 or more14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.2%
Electricity75.4%
Propane / LP gas1.1%
No fuel used3.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24544.6%
Cohabiting couple346.2%
Male householder, no spouse488.7%
Female householder, no spouse22240.4%
Households with children under 1823041.9%
Households with seniors (65+)17932.6%
Average household size4.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.7%46.3%
Married48.4%39.7%
Separated2.4%1.6%
Widowed0.4%7.3%
Divorced7.1%5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.2%
Some HS, no diploma 22.7%
HS graduate 26.3%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 5.8%
Graduate / professional 2.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher60.1%
Bachelor's or higher7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool668.1%
Kindergarten617.4%
Elementary school33941.4%
High school26732.6%
College / grad school8610.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.6%
Education & healthcare 17.8%
Retail trade 14.4%
Professional & management 9.1%
Public administration 6.1%
Other services 5.9%
Construction 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Finance & real estate 1.2%
Manufacturing 1.1%
Information 1.1%
Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.5%
Service17.3%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction34.6%
Production & transportation11.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.2%
Government12.8%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.9%
Carpool3.5%
Public transit1.8%
Walk5.7%
Work from home6.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.4

Poverty

All people 43.6%
Under 18 years 55.4%
18 and over 37.0%
Married-couple families 18.4%
Female-led households 74.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.9%
Retirement income18.0%
Supplemental Security13.3%
Cash public assistance7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP34.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure32.0%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes15.5%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis22.5%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer4.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.6%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression18.4%
Fair or poor health27.3%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health15.3%
No health insurance27.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.7%
Visited dentist48.8%
Cholesterol screening86.9%
Teeth loss18.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans433.1%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 181.9%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance29.4%
Public insurance73.2%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,96387.7%
Spanish46023.4%
Other Indo-European44922.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages110.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46565.5%
Born in same state1,45064.8%
Born in different state1,34560.1%
Foreign born150.7%
Naturalized citizen77334.5%
Not a US citizen18123.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1346%
French813.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab472.1%
Polish60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access24.5%
Internet access92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92281

What city is ZIP code 92281 in?

ZIP code 92281 is primarily assigned to Westmorland, California.

What county is ZIP code 92281 in?

ZIP code 92281 falls within Imperial County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92281?

44% of residents in ZIP code 92281 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 92281 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 92281 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92281?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92281?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 92281 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 92281 in?

ZIP code 92281 observes the PST timezone.

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