Calexico, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92231
Imperial County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,073
- 264/sq mi High-density area
- $49,742
- Median income Below-median income area
- $313,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calexico pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 264
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92231 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 92231 (Calexico, CA) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.6 in 2023 to 292.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92231 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calexico, Imperial County, California, with 39,073 residents across 148.0 square miles, a density of 264 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92231 reports a modest median household income of $49,742 (51% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,587. Unemployment is 19.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $313,400 (59% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,092; owner occupancy is 50.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Imperial County, so 92231 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 92231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calexico, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92231.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
115 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 46
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 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 92231, Calexico, 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
39,073
Population
148.0
Area (sq mi)
264
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92231?
34.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
47.0%
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?
$49,742
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$20,587
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92231 ranks nationally
Calexico, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$49,742 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,059housing units
12,059
Total Housing Units
10,081
Occupied Units
1,978
Vacant Units
3.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,400
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,092
Median Rent
1993
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
+12.7%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92231 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 194 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 218 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 249 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 260 |
| 2024 | +12.7% | 293 |
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 641 business establishments in ZIP 92231, employing approximately 5,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,056,000.
641
Businesses
5,669
Employees
$231.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 21.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 115 | 17.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 24 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92231 vs 92249 →
ZIP 92231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92243
El Centro (92243)
48,030 residents
- 92231
Calexico (92231)
39,073 residents
- 92249 7,334
Heber (92249)
7,334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92231 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92249
Heber (92249)
$72,028 median income
- 92243
El Centro (92243)
$55,057 median income
- 92231
Calexico (92231)
$49,742 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92231 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92231, 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 (39,073 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 92231 in?
ZIP code 92231 (Calexico) 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 92231?
ZIP code 92231 in Calexico, CA has a population of 39,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92231?
The median household income in ZIP 92231 is $49,742, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92231?
The median home value in ZIP 92231 is $313,400, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92231 is Two or More Ethnicities at 34.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92231?
ZIP code 92231 has 641 business establishments employing approximately 5,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92231 are: Retail trade (140), Transportation and warehousing (115), Wholesale trade (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92231?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92231 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 92231?
In ZIP code 92231, 39.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 92231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92231 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92231?
In ZIP code 92231, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92231 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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