92243 ZIP Code
El Centro, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92243 |
| City/Town: | El Centro |
| County: | Imperial |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,193 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,250 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,961 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,469 |
| Median Home Value: | $260,400 |
| Land Area: | 113.3 sq miles
293.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7702, -115.5986 |
Population Information (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,193 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,923 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,270 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,248 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,243 | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,623 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,940 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,357 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,001 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,682 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,418 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,078 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,835 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,755 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,942 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,071 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $260,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $936 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,469 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,520 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,949 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,106 | 52.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,414 | 47.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,782 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,316 | 14.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,908 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,477 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,638 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,645 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,100 | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,698 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92243 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,250 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,027 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,566 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,961 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,790 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,467 | 90.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,025 | 9.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,264 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,495 | 67.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,637 | 25.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,330 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,771 | 28.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,674 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 390 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 689 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 22,467 | 45.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,172 | 20.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 31,985 | 65.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 42,446 | 86.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 40,550 | 82.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 92 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,785 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92243 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 847 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 822 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,550 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,109 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,007 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,220 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,636 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,101 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 656 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 572 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92243 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,192 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,188 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 463 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 369 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 841 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92243 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,720 | 9.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,225 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 680 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 439 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,283 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,119 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 202 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 494 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 977 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,994 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,502 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 912 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,920 | 10.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,287 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,684 | 44.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,220 | 57.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,865 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92243 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,561 | 78.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,432 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,059 | 15.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,557 | 11.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 774 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,972 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92243 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,300 | 53.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 422 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 478 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,398 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 878 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 766 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,202 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,969 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92243 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 68 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 619 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,326 | 15.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,422 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,923 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,792 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,900 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,613 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 430 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 376 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92243 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 672 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,474 | 16.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,811 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,849 | 31.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,979 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 684 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92243 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,328 | 24.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 305 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,292 | 68.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 559 | 4.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92243 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 813 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,006 | 29.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,190 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,511 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92243 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 990 | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 412 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 337 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 635 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,119 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,139 | 30.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 431 | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92243 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,761 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $575 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $936 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.40 | 2.38 |
Households (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,520 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,696 | 49.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,843 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,080 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,696 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,668 | 41.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,600 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92243 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,869 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,216 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,654 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 284 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,329 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,174 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92243 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,284 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 723 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 788 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,940 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,823 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,010 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,375 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,876 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,152 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,704 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 876 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,525 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,303 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92243 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,014 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,591 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,990 | 71.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,170 | 20.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 284 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 431 | 7.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,986 | 71.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,758 | 3.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,207 | 808.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,207 | 808.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,207 | 808.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 53 | 3.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 84 | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13,647 | 776.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 67 | 3.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92243 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,681 | 25.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 34,264 | 74.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 33,695 | 73.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 169 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 345 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 55 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92243 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,520 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,737 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
El Centro, CA92243