PlainZIP

Calipatria, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92233

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

8,099
21/sq mi
$53,778
Median income
$203,400
Median home value
5.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Calipatria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92233 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calipatria, Imperial County, California, home to 8,099 residents across 389.4 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92233 reports a modest median household income of $53,778 (47% below the California average), while per-capita income is $13,492. Poverty here runs at 23.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $203,400 for a typical home value (74% below the state average), with rent averaging $929 a month; 64.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Imperial County, so you can benchmark 92233 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 92233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calipatria, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92233.

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 92233, Calipatria, 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

8,099

Population

389.4

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92233?

35.9

Median Age

67.5%

Male

32.5%

Female

24.9%

Foreign-Born

White 16.1%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%

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?

$53,778

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$13,492

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92233 ranks nationally

Calipatria, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,778 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 32.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,587

Total Housing Units

1,282

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$203,400

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 92233, employing approximately 641 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,478,000.

42

Businesses

641

Employees

$60.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 14.3%
Retail trade 5 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.9%
Utilities 4 9.5%
Wholesale trade 4 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.5%

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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Related Areas

Imperial County Calipatria, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92233 in? ▼
ZIP code 92233 (Calipatria) 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 92233? ▼
ZIP code 92233 in Calipatria, CA has a population of 8,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92233 is $53,778, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92233 is $203,400, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92233 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92233? ▼
ZIP code 92233 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92233 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92233? ▼
In ZIP code 92233, 32.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.0% 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 92233? ▼
In ZIP code 92233, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92233 is 23.7% 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.