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 Moderate-density area
- $53,778
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 5.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $13,492. The poverty rate is 23.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,400 (74% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $929; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Imperial County, so 92233 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 92233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calipatria, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92233.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 92233?
35.9
Median Age
67.5%
Male
32.5%
Female
24.9%
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?
$53,778
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$13,492
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92233 ranks among California ZIPs
Calipatria, 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)
$53,778 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
1,587housing units
1,587
Total Housing Units
1,282
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,400
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92233 vs 92281 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92281 | Westmorland, CA | 2,432 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92233, 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 (8,099 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 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.
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