ZIP Code 92243: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 49,069 Household income: $55,057 Rent: $1,054

Overview

Total population
49,069
Rent
$1,054
Year built
1982
Household income
$55,057
Per capita income
$23,703
Poverty rate
21.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Imperial County
Town
Dixieland
Total population
49,069
Adults over 25
29,672
Total households
14,260
Household size
3.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$55,057
Per capita income
$23,703
Poverty rate
21.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,054
Year built
1982
Households that rent
48.5%
Households that own
51.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
20.2%
Black
3.2%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
27.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
85.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
14.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,864 (94%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
1,081 (6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
40.3%
High school graduate or GED
27%
Some college or associate degree
17.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 92243 with: Imperial County, CA California United States

ZIP 92243

Total population49,069
Rent$1,054
Year built1982
Household income$55,057
Per capita income$23,703
Poverty rate21.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Imperial County, CA

Total population180,202
Rent$1,056
Year built1988
Household income$57,681
Per capita income$23,552
Poverty rate19.5%
Unemployment rate18.5%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP92243 CountyImperial, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population49,069180,20239,287,377334,922,499
Rent$1,054$1,056$2,036$1,413
Year built1982198819761980
Household income$55,057$57,681$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$23,703$23,552$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate21.2%19.5%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A18.5%5.3%4%

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Summary for 92243

Rent & Income

In 92243, the typical monthly rent is $1,054 and the typical household income is $55,057. Rent here is lower than California, and household income is lower than California. The estimated poverty rate is 21.2%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 48.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 50.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 15.4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 92243 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 92243 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 92243 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,054 1 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $55,057 597 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 21.2% 563 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 92243

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 1st out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. At the state level, values extend from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 92243 holds the 597th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 92243 ranks 563rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 92243 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,054 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 92243

Annual Household Income: $55,057

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 92243

Estimated Rate: 21.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 92243

In ZIP Code 92243, households that rent: 6,921 (48.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,921 48.5%
Owner-Occupied 7,339 51.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 92243

In ZIP Code 92243, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,508 (50.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,508 50.7%
Other renter households 3,413 49.3%
Total renter households 6,921 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 92243

Less than High School: 11,967 people (40.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,012 people (27%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,110 people (17.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,583 people (15.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,672

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.