92251 ZIP Code
Imperial, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92251 |
| City/Town: | Imperial |
| County: | Imperial |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,050 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,632 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,140 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,261 |
| Median Home Value: | $313,600 |
| Land Area: | 247.4 sq miles
640.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.8692, -115.7140 |
Population Information (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,050 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,528 | 53.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,522 | 46.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,198 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,800 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,505 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,461 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,664 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,718 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,984 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,880 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,816 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,502 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,535 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 789 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 198 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $313,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,309 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,261 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,049 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,212 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,114 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,935 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,422 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,093 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,730 | 16.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,105 | 25.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,272 | 26.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,176 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,160 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 886 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,632 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,350 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,665 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,140 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,329 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,397 | 90.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 911 | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,616 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,253 | 62.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,647 | 31.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 436 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,189 | 45.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,264 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 786 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,106 | 26.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,623 | 20.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,420 | 45.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 21,226 | 78.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20,548 | 76.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 167 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 507 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92251 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 260 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 82 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 428 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 113 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 935 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 678 | 11.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,023 | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,728 | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 293 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 509 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92251 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,672 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 712 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 291 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 573 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92251 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 192 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 231 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 211 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 951 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 625 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 516 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 670 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,012 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 998 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 337 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,257 | 15.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,261 | 82.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,018 | 51.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,946 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,375 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92251 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,940 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,614 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,007 | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 197 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 451 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 877 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92251 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,595 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 100 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 215 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 631 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 242 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 309 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92251 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 82 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,095 | 15.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,082 | 28.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,608 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 920 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 141 | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 412 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 585 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 79 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 257 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92251 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 290 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 408 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 875 | 12.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,313 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,100 | 28.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 275 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92251 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,461 | 57.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,375 | 39.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 115 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92251 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 78 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,610 | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,532 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,829 | 30.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92251 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 57 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 60 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 181 | 4.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,554 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,776 | 43.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 355 | 8.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 114 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,834 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $648 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,309 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.93 | 2.38 |
Households (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,049 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,259 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,267 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 976 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,540 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,649 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,520 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92251 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,250 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,172 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,616 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 104 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,087 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,724 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92251 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,674 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 248 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 479 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,484 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,531 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,932 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,054 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 933 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,636 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,431 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 580 | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,546 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,305 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92251 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,671 | 94.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 909 | 3.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 365 | 40.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 544 | 59.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 170 | 18.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,683 | 76.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 536 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,367 | 1187.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,367 | 1187.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,367 | 1187.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 1.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 235 | 43.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,674 | 1058.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92251 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,852 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,926 | 35.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,926 | 64.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,143 | 60.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 489 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 253 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92251 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,049 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,966 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Imperial, CA92251