PlainZIP

Westmorland, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92281

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

2,432
66/sq mi
$29,375
Median income
$303,700
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Westmorland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92281 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92281 covers 37.0 square miles in Westmorland, Imperial County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,432 residents on file, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92281 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,375 (71% below the California average), while per-capita income is $17,096. Local economic indicators show a 46.0% poverty rate alongside 14.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $303,700 (61% below the state average); renters pay a median of $803 monthly, and 50.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.9, 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 92281 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 92281

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westmorland, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92281.

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 92281, Westmorland, 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

2,432

Population

37.0

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92281?

27.9

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

32.2%

Foreign-Born

White 28.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%

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?

$29,375

Median Household Income

-71% vs state

$17,096

Per Capita Income

46.0%

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92281 ranks nationally

Westmorland, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,375 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 39.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

656

Total Housing Units

561

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

3.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$303,700

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 92281, employing approximately 171 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,540,000.

25

Businesses

171

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 28.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 20.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 12.0%

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 Westmorland, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92281 in? ▼
ZIP code 92281 (Westmorland) 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 92281? ▼
ZIP code 92281 in Westmorland, CA has a population of 2,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92281? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92281 is $29,375, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92281? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92281 is $303,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92281? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92281 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92281? ▼
ZIP code 92281 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92281? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92281 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92281? ▼
In ZIP code 92281, 39.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 92281? ▼
In ZIP code 92281, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92281? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92281 is 46.0% 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.