PlainZIP

Imperial Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91932

San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,718
3,754/sq mi
$85,833
Median income
$856,900
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Imperial Beach pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
3,754
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91932 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91932 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Imperial Beach, San Diego County, California, with 25,718 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 3,754 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91932 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,833 (16% below the California average), while per-capita income is $42,172. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $856,900 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,011 a month; 31.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 91932 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Diego County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 91932

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Imperial Beach, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91932.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91932, Imperial Beach, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,718

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

3,754

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91932?

35.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 40.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,833

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$42,172

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91932 ranks nationally

Imperial Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,833 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,291

Total Housing Units

9,332

Occupied Units

959

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.3%
Renter 68.7%

$856,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$2,011

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

409

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+309%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91932 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +309% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 292
2021 +14.3% 334
2022 +17.2% 392
2023 +6.4% 417
2024 -2.0% 409

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 340 business establishments in ZIP 91932, employing approximately 2,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,572,000.

340

Businesses

2,543

Employees

$101.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 56 16.5%
Construction 51 15.0%
Retail trade 42 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 42 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 31 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.6%
Finance and insurance 12 3.5%
Wholesale trade 7 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.1%
Educational services 5 1.5%
Information 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 91932 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91932 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91932 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 91932 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 4.4 mi
92173 San Ysidro, CA 29,429 4.7 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 6.7 mi
92113 San Diego, CA 56,066 8.3 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 5.6 mi
92154 San Diego, CA 79,708 6.8 mi
92155 San Diego, CA 550 7.3 mi
92102 San Diego, CA 43,267 9.7 mi
92118 Coronado, CA 23,575 7.6 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

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Pop: 82,999
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San Diego, CA
Pop: 79,708
91910 standard
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Pop: 75,802
92126 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 73,343
92105 standard
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Pop: 69,813
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Pop: 65,433

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91932 in? ▼
ZIP code 91932 (Imperial Beach) is located in San Diego County, California. San Diego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-diego-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 91932? ▼
ZIP code 91932 in Imperial Beach, CA has a population of 25,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91932? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91932 is $85,833, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91932? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91932 is $856,900, which is 208% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91932? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91932 is White at 40.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91932? ▼
ZIP code 91932 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 2,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91932? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91932 are: Accommodation and food services (56), Construction (51), Retail trade (42). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91932? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91932 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 309%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91932? ▼
In ZIP code 91932, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 91932? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91932 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91932? ▼
In ZIP code 91932, approximately 31.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91932? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91932 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.