City

Brawley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Imperial County  ·  California

👥28,147Population
💰$60,593Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂31.1Median Age
🏠$272,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊15.1%Unemployment▲ 209% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13.3%Hispanic: 83.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White13.3%
Hispanic83.9%
Black0.5%
Asian1.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.45
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment15.1% ▲ 209% above avg
No HS Diploma944 (6.8%)
HS Graduate4,130 (30%)
Some College1,788 (13%)
Associates3,187 (23.1%)
Bachelors1,465 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree2,269 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 6.8%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 13%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS6.8%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.5%Renter: 46.5%Tenure
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,593 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$272,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units9,062
Vacant Units953

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Brawley, CA

Brawley is a city in California, located in Imperial County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,147 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.1 years.

Economically, Brawley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,593 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brawley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month.

The population of Brawley is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (83.86%).

Brawley, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Brawley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92227 28,147 $60,593 $272,200 $955 15.1% 27.1% 53.5%