PlainZIP

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
$49,742
Median income
$313,400
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $20,587. Poverty here runs at 19.8%, with unemployment measured at 19.4%. On housing, the median home value is $313,400 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 50.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Imperial County, so you can benchmark 92231 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 92231?

34.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

47.0%

Foreign-Born

White 12.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%

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

$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

$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

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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 39.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,059

Total Housing Units

10,081

Occupied Units

1,978

Vacant Units

3.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.2%
Renter 49.8%

$313,400

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92231 ranks #2 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 92231 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 92231 ranks #3 of 3 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
92249 Heber, CA 7,334 4.8 mi
92243 El Centro, CA 48,030 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Imperial County

92243 standard
El Centro, CA
Pop: 48,030
92227 standard
Brawley, CA
Pop: 26,234
92251 standard
Imperial, CA
Pop: 21,583
92250 standard
Holtville, CA
Pop: 8,285
92233 standard
Calipatria, CA
Pop: 8,099
92249 standard
Heber, CA
Pop: 7,334

Related Areas

Imperial County Calexico, CA California

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.

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