92259 ZIP Code — Ocotillo, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92259 is located in Ocotillo, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 287.91 square miles and serves a population of 225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92259

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 100% of workers work from home.

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

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92259 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

225

population

287.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92259

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City	Status
Ocotillo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	225
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	287.91 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.7434
Longitude	-115.9786
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

225

Population

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

Median household income

$19,988

Per capita income

$158,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

30.2%

Poverty rate

48.1%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	225	100.0%
65 and over	89	39.6%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51%

Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

Other race 17.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Group	Count	%
White	152	51%
Hispanic or Latino	73	24.5%
Other race	51	17.1%
Two or more races	22	7.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 44.1%

$35k–$50k 46.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	44.1%
$35k–$50k	46.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	57.4%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.7%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.1%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	57.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	9.0%
No fuel used	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	48	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	21	14.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	57.9%
Average household size	1.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	0.0%
Married	64.9%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	7.8%
Widowed	0.0%	27.3%
Divorced	13.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 34.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	100.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 30.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 30.2%

Married-couple families 40.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.0%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	30.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.3%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	22.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	225	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	186	82.7%
Born in same state	158	70.2%
Born in different state	71	31.6%
Foreign born	28	12.4%
Naturalized citizen	39	17.3%
Not a US citizen	16	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	11.1%
French	21	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	64.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92259

What city is ZIP code 92259 in?

ZIP code 92259 is primarily assigned to Ocotillo, California.

What county is ZIP code 92259 in?

ZIP code 92259 falls within Imperial County, California.

Does ZIP code 92259 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 92259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92259 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 92259 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92259?

30% of residents in ZIP code 92259 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92259 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 92259 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 92259 in?

ZIP code 92259 observes the PST timezone.