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Imperial County
Winterhaven, CA
92283
92283 ZIP Code — Winterhaven, CA
Imperial County, California
ZIP code 92283 is located in
Winterhaven ,
California ,
within Imperial County .
It covers approximately 332.09 square miles and serves a population of
1,967 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 442/760 .
About ZIP code 92283
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 $74,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $33,462. Poverty affects 42% 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 service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 92283 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,967
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
332.09 sq mi
Water area
1.46 sq mi
Latitude
33.0549
Longitude
-115.0698
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
442/760
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.3%
52.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
27.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
6.6%
17.3%
26.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.0%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$33,462
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 662 33.7% 18 and over 1,305 66.3% 65 and over 228 11.6% Median age 31.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
49.5%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,081 49.5% White 546 25% Two or more races 277 12.7% Hispanic or Latino 218 10% Other race 48 2.2% Asian 10 0.5% Black or African American 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.3%
52.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
18.6%
27.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
6.6%
17.3%
26.4%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.0%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.7% $10k–$15k 16.3% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 15.8% $35k–$50k 13.4% $50k–$75k 14.1% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 6.5% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $33,462
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $74,800 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 55.9% Renter occupied 44.1% Vacant 47.4% Single-family detached 56.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.2% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 3.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 31.0% 1980–1989 19.5% 1970–1979 21.4% 1960–1969 4.9% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 17.6% 2 bedrooms 32.5% 3 bedrooms 34.2% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.8% 1 vehicle 40.1% 2 vehicles 28.9% 3 or more 14.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.0% Electricity 93.8% Propane / LP gas 1.0% Wood 1.2% No fuel used 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 166 27.9% Cohabiting couple 29 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 120 20.1% Female householder, no spouse 281 47.1% Households with children under 18 223 37.4% Households with seniors (65+) 214 35.9% Average household size 3.26
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.0% 54.4% Married 32.9% 24.3% Separated 1.8% 2.4% Widowed 2.3% 6.0% Divorced 14.9% 12.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 42 6.9% Kindergarten 17 2.8% Elementary school 335 54.7% High school 155 25.3% College / grad school 63 10.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
34.3%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Public administration
12.0%
Professional & management
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.7% Service 42.7% Sales & office 26.9% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 5.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.7% Government 29.2% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.2% Carpool 4.6% Public transit 2.7% Walk 3.2% Work from home 0.0% Other means 8.2% Avg commute (minutes) 18.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.5%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.8% Retirement income 14.6% Supplemental Security 8.7% Cash public assistance 21.3% Food stamps / SNAP 45.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.6% High blood pressure 41.2% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 19.9% Heart disease 11.2% Stroke 6.5% Asthma 13.7% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 5.4% Pulmonary disease 14.4% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.9% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 37.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 34.7% Poor mental health 20.7% Poor physical health 21.3% No health insurance 19.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.4% Visited dentist 42.4% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 28.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 98 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 17.6% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 16.3% 65 and over 64.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 25.9% Public insurance 68.4% No insurance 10.8% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,803 91.7% Spanish 97 5.4% Other Indo-European 66 3.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,906 96.9% Born in same state 1,894 96.3% Born in different state 536 27.2% Foreign born 12 0.6% Naturalized citizen 61 3.1% Not a US citizen 50 82.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 34 1.7% Arab 25 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 11 0.6% Polish 6 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.3% Internet access 93.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92283
What city is ZIP code 92283 in?
ZIP code 92283 is primarily assigned to Winterhaven, California.
What county is ZIP code 92283 in?
ZIP code 92283 falls within Imperial County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92283?
42% of residents in ZIP code 92283 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 92283 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 92283 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92283?
9% 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 92283 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 92283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 92283 in?
ZIP code 92283 observes the PST timezone.
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