Brawley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92227
Imperial County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,234
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,362
- Median income Below-median income area
- $291,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brawley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92227 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92227 (Brawley, CA) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.9 in 2023 to 285.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92227 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brawley, Imperial County, California, with 26,234 residents across 1402.9 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92227 reports a modest median household income of $59,362 (42% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,591. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $291,500 (62% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $987; owner occupancy is 51.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 92227.
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 92227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brawley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92227.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92227, Brawley, 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
26,234
Population
1402.9
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92227?
30.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
27.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,362
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$26,591
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92227 ranks among California ZIPs
Brawley, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,362 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,028housing units
9,028
Total Housing Units
8,209
Occupied Units
819
Vacant Units
3.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,500
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$987
Median Rent
1985
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92227 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 187 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 213 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 241 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 249 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 286 |
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 386 business establishments in ZIP 92227, employing approximately 6,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $359,048,000.
386
Businesses
6,850
Employees
$359.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 11.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 23 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 4.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 12 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92227, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,234 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92227 in?
ZIP code 92227 (Brawley) is located in Imperial County, California. Imperial County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/imperial-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92227?
ZIP code 92227 in Brawley, CA has a population of 26,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92227?
The median household income in ZIP 92227 is $59,362, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92227?
The median home value in ZIP 92227 is $291,500, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92227?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92227 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92227?
ZIP code 92227 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 6,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92227?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92227 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Accommodation and food services (46), Real estate and rental and leasing (45). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92227?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92227 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 92227?
In ZIP code 92227, 41.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92227?
In ZIP code 92227, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92227?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92227 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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