| ZIP Code | 92243 |
|---|---|
| City | El Centro |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Imperial County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Latitude | 32.770197 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -115.59859 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.40 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.5% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.6% ▲ 96% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,489 (6.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,343 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 2,568 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 5,086 (21.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,569 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,677 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,890 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $992/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,908 |
| Vacant Units | 1,927 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,908 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,927 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
ZIP code 92243 is located in El Centro, California, within Imperial County. With a population of 48,556, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 92243 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,890 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92243 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $992 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.5%) and renters (48.5%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 92243 is primarily Hispanic (84.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92243 stands at 9.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 92243 in El Centro, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 48,556 residents, a median household income of $55,890, and a median home value of $286,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.