Salton City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92275

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

1,506
9/sq mi
$160,700
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salton City pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92275 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92275 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 161.9 square miles in Salton City, Imperial County, California. The area is home to 1,506 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 92275 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92275 sits at , while per-capita income is $25,417. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $160,700 (79% below the state average) with median rent at $1,298 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92275 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 92275 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92275, Salton City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,506

Population

161.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92275?

42.9

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 39.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%

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?

$25,417

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

619

Total Housing Units

478

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$160,700

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

$1,298

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 92275, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,141,000.

7

Businesses

91

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92275 in?
ZIP code 92275 (Salton City) 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 92275?
ZIP code 92275 in Salton City, CA has a population of 1,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92275?
The median home value in ZIP 92275 is $160,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92275 is White at 39.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92275?
ZIP code 92275 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92275?
In ZIP code 92275, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 92275?
In ZIP code 92275, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92275 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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