City

Imperial, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Imperial County  ·  California

👥27,197Population
💰$83,709Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$350,100Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.5%Hispanic: 82.8%Black: 2.9%Asian: 3%Other: 0.6%Race
White10.5%
Hispanic82.8%
Black2.9%
Asian3.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.52
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma346 (2.5%)
HS Graduate3,940 (29%)
Some College2,092 (15.4%)
Associates3,211 (23.6%)
Bachelors1,352 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,655 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College15.4%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,709 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$350,100 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,378/mo
Total Housing Units7,719
Vacant Units922

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
59%
About Imperial, CA

Imperial is a city in California, located in Imperial County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,197 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Imperial is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,709 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Imperial is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,378 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Imperial is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (82.76%).

Imperial, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Imperial
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92251 27,197 $83,709 $350,100 $1,378 7.8% 29.5% 66.8%