PlainZIP

Niland, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92257

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

2,326
1/sq mi
$22,611
Median income
$102,200
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Niland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92257 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92257 covers 1938.3 square miles in Niland, Imperial County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,326 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92257 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $22,611 (78% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,852. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. The typical home here is valued at $102,200 (87% below the state average); renters pay a median of $872 monthly, and 53.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92257 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 92257

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Niland, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92257.

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 92257, Niland, 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

2,326

Population

1938.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92257?

53.2

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

18.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.4%
African American 15.1%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%

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?

$22,611

Median Household Income

-78% vs state

$18,852

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92257 ranks nationally

Niland, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$22,611 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,221

Total Housing Units

780

Occupied Units

441

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$102,200

Median Home Value

-87% vs state

$872

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 92257, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,203,000.

16

Businesses

107

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 31.3%
Retail trade 3 18.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 18.8%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92257 in? ▼
ZIP code 92257 (Niland) 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 92257? ▼
ZIP code 92257 in Niland, CA has a population of 2,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92257? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92257 is $22,611, which is 70% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92257? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92257 is $102,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92257? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92257 is White at 30.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92257? ▼
ZIP code 92257 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92257? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92257 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (3), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92257? ▼
In ZIP code 92257, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 92257? ▼
In ZIP code 92257, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92257? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92257 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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