ZIP code 92251: Imperial, CA
92251 is a ZIP code in Imperial, California, mainly in Imperial County, part of the El Centro, CA metro area. About 27,454 people live here.
- Population
- 27,454
- Median household income
- $90,709
- Typical home value
- $443,900+4.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,242gross, per month
- Median age
- 33.5
- Homeowners
- 70.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 92251 details
| City | Imperial |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Imperial County |
| Metro area | El Centro, CA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 247.4 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 111 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.86923, -115.71404 |
Median rent in 92251 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,484/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,094/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,667/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,746/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 92251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92273 | Seeley, CA | 4.7 mi | 1,090 |
| 92244 | El Centro, CA | 5.3 mi | — |
| 92243 | El Centro, CA | 9.6 mi | 49,069 |
| 92281 | Westmorland, CA | 13.8 mi | 2,082 |
| 92231 | Calexico, CA | 15.3 mi | 38,621 |
| 92259 | Ocotillo, CA | 16.4 mi | 198 |
| 92249 | Heber, CA | 16.7 mi | 7,312 |
| 92232 | Calexico, CA | 18.1 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 92251?
A typical home in ZIP code 92251 is worth about $443,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $90,709 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with California average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $443,900 homeWhat can a $90,709 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 92251
What city is ZIP code 92251?
ZIP code 92251 is in Imperial, CA, in Imperial County.
What county is ZIP code 92251 in?
92251 is mainly in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of ZIP code 92251?
About 27,454 people live in ZIP code 92251, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 92251 in?
92251 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.