Winterhaven, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92283
Imperial County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,158
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,393
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winterhaven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92283 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92283 covers 1973.8 square miles in Winterhaven, Imperial County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,158 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92283 reports a modest median household income of $43,393 (57% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,326. Economic pressure is pronounced: 41.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 28.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,200 (88% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $674; owner occupancy is 64.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 92283.
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 92283
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winterhaven, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92283.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 92283, Winterhaven, 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
3,158
Population
1973.8
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92283?
33.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$43,393
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$19,326
Per Capita Income
41.1%
Poverty Rate
28.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92283 ranks among California ZIPs
Winterhaven, 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)
$43,393 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,086housing units
1,086
Total Housing Units
627
Occupied Units
459
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,200
Median Home Value
-88% vs state ZIP avg
$674
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 92283, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,245,000.
17
Businesses
83
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92283, 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 (3,158 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 92283 in?
ZIP code 92283 (Winterhaven) 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 92283?
ZIP code 92283 in Winterhaven, CA has a population of 3,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92283?
The median household income in ZIP 92283 is $43,393, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92283?
The median home value in ZIP 92283 is $94,200, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92283?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92283 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92283?
ZIP code 92283 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92283?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92283 are: Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92283?
In ZIP code 92283, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 92283?
In ZIP code 92283, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92283?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92283 is 41.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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