ZIP Code 92259

ZIP code 92259 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 780.0 square miles in Ocotillo, Imperial County, California. The area is home to 390 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92259 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92259 sits at $43,500 (57% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,916. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 43.6%. On housing, the median home value is $159,200 (79% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92259 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 92259 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →