City

Salton City, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Imperial County  ·  California

👥1,410Population
💰$35,658Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$139,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊20.6%Unemployment▲ 321% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.7%Hispanic: 60.3%Race
White39.7%
Hispanic60.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
25%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
8%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment20.6% ▲ 321% above avg
HS Graduate396 (57.6%)
Some College75 (10.9%)
Associates21 (3.1%)
Bachelors47 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree148 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 57.6%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 3.1%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad57.6%
Some College10.9%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
47%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,658 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$139,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,201/mo
Total Housing Units677
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
70%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
41%
2000+
50%
About Salton City, CA

Salton City is a city in California, located in Imperial County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,410 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Salton City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,658 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Salton City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,201 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salton City is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (60.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salton City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92275 1,410 $35,658 $139,600 $1,201 20.6% 28.4% 73.3%