City

Calexico, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Imperial County  ·  California

👥38,547Population
💰$50,114Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$281,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊18.3%Unemployment▲ 273% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.1%Hispanic: 97.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.2%Race
White1.1%
Hispanic97.5%
Black0.2%
Asian1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.87
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment18.3% ▲ 273% above avg
No HS Diploma1,575 (8.7%)
HS Graduate4,581 (25.2%)
Some College2,143 (11.8%)
Associates2,995 (16.5%)
Bachelors1,774 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree5,080 (28%)

Education

No HS: 8.7%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS8.7%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College11.8%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.5%Renter: 48.5%Tenure
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,114 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$281,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units11,799
Vacant Units1,866

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Calexico, CA

Calexico is a city in California, located in Imperial County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,547 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Calexico is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,114 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Calexico is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month.

The population of Calexico is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.51%).

Calexico, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Calexico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92231 38,547 $50,114 $281,600 $1,049 18.3% 37.8% 51.5%