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 Moderate-density area
- $29,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $303,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westmorland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd 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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,096. Economic pressure is pronounced: 46.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $303,700 (61% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $803; owner occupancy is 50.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Imperial County, so 92281 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 92281
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westmorland, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92281.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 92281?
27.9
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
32.2%
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?
$29,375
Median Household Income
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$17,096
Per Capita Income
46.0%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92281 ranks among California ZIPs
Westmorland, 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)
$29,375 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
656housing units
656
Total Housing Units
561
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
3.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,700
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92281 vs 92233 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92233 | Calipatria, CA | 8,099 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92281, 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 (2,432 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 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.
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