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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
$59,362
Median income
$291,500
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92227 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1402.9 square miles in Brawley, Imperial County, California. The area is home to 26,234 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92227 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92227 sits at $59,362 (42% below the California average), while per-capita income is $26,591. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 15.3%. On housing, the median home value is $291,500 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $987 per month, and 51.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92227 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92227 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92227.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 92227?

30.8

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

27.3%

Foreign-Born

White 22.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%

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

$26,591

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92227 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,362 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 41.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,028

Total Housing Units

8,209

Occupied Units

819

Vacant Units

3.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.8%
Renter 48.2%

$291,500

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Imperial County Brawley, CA California

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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Official Data Resources for Brawley, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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