92243 ZIP Code – El Centro, California
92243 is a large ZIP code in El Centro, California, part of Imperial County with a population of approximately 49,193 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $54,250, which is well below the California average and below the national figure. The median home value of $260,400 is near the national average, with 51.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $936 is near the national average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.7%, well above the national average. An estimated 20.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 16.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 31.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 92273, 92231, 92249.
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ZIP 92243 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 92243 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $260k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $936 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.2% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 92273 – Seeley
- 92231 – Calexico
- 92249 – Heber
- 92251 – Imperial
- 92281 – Westmorland
- 92259 – Ocotillo
- 92250 – Holtville
- 92227 – Brawley
- 92233 – Calipatria
- 91934 – Jacumba
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92273 | SEELEY | 1,631 | $53,162 |
| 92231 | CALEXICO | 38,674 | $51,750 |
| 92249 | HEBER | 7,910 | $56,604 |
| 92251 | IMPERIAL | 27,050 | $90,632 |
| 92281 | WESTMORLAND | 2,238 | $35,020 |