92243 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92243, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92243 is a zip code in Imperial County, California, which covers Calexico CCD, El Centro CCD, Holtville CCD, and West Imperial, with a total population of 49,880 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 92243 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92243.

The estimated population of people living in 92243 is 49,880, with a median age of 31.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92243 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,880
 -0.46% -0.07%
2020
50,112
 -0.58% -
2019
50,402
 -0.16% -
2018
50,484
+1.14%
-
2017
49,915
 - -

Population of 92243 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92243 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
9%
11.3%
 -20.35%
Black/African American
2.5%
1.9%
 +31.58%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
86.6%
83.9%
 +3.22%
Asian
1.3%
1.9%
 -31.58%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92243 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 92243 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92243 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92243 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.4 -3.09% 28.8 -4.64% 34.2 -1.72%
2020 32.4 -2.99% 30.2 -2.58% 34.8 -2.79%
2019 33.4 +1.21% 31 +0.65% 35.8 +1.42%
2018 33 -0.9% 30.8 -0.32% 35.3 -0.56%
2017 33.3 - 30.9 - 35.5 -

The median age of the 92243 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 92243 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 4,061 -11.03% 3,716 +8.06% 3,618 3,951
10 to 19 4,329 +21.47% 3,402 +14.51% 5,326 3,880
20 to 29 3,906 +1.13% 3,359 -1.51% 3,938 3,302
30 to 39 3,137 -6.31% 3,280 -11.72% 2,924 2,891
40 to 49 2,837 -4.05% 2,832 +1.73% 2,716 2,855
50 to 59 2,703 -4.67% 3,171 -16.48% 2,569 2,670
60 to 69 2,365 -12.46% 2,584 +1.92% 2,073 2,624
70+ 1,722 +1.2% 2,511 +11.88% 1,726 2,817

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92243 zip code is $48,888.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 92243.

  • Under 25
    $31,343.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,865.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,368.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,788.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92243 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 92243, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 92243 is currently $67,818.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.11% of households in 92243 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 92243 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92243 is $19,800.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92243 by the total population of 92243.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92243 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92243 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92243 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92243 zip over the age of 16 is 36,242.

Of those people, a total of 56.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 92243 is 49.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 92243 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,137 15.10% 22.50%
20 to 24 years 3,618 63.90% 28.20%
25 to 29 years 3,622 74.80% 10.60%
30 to 34 years 3,060 84.40% 7.10%
35 to 44 years 5,802 72.00% 10.50%
45 to 54 years 5,267 78.10% 9.40%
55 to 59 years 2,496 73.60% 9.30%
60 to 64 years 2,894 51.80% 9.50%
65 to 74 years 3,357 19.60% 8.50%
75 years and over 2,989 8.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92243. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,807 57.90% 8.90%
Black or African American 1,084 73.30% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 282 59.20% 48.50%
Asian 634 61.80% 10.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 22 95.50% 0.00%
Other 17,398 54.40% 15.40%
Two or more races 5,015 58.50% 5.40%
Hispanic or Latino 30,653 56.50% 12.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,782 53.50% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92243 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 92243 is 17,901, with median earnings of $28,941.00.

Women in 92243 are earning approximately 60.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,901 $28,941.00
Male 9,404 $37,231.00
Female 8,497 $22,346.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92243 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,132 $67,167.00
Business and Financial 518 $55,735.00
Computer and Mathematical 316 $76,641.00
Architecture and Engineering 180 $68,958.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $59,803.00
Community and Social Service 487 $34,688.00
Legal 96 $54,773.00
Educational and Library 1,223 $51,382.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 218 $21,512.00
Healthcare Practitioners 726 $73,468.00
Healthcare Support 1,461 $14,579.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 251 $49,506.00
Law Enforcement 652 $83,652.00
Food Preparation and Serving 943 $15,407.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 764 $16,000.00
Personal Care and Service 640 $16,747.00
Sales 1,649 $21,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,658 $36,705.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 996 $16,619.00
Construction and Extraction 926 $41,120.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 508 $43,712.00
Production 785 $41,216.00
Transportation and Material Moving 589 $32,757.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92243 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 92243.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 670 $105,833.00 462 $50,948.00
Business and Financial 186 $70,263.00 332 $41,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 194 $76,016.00 122 $108,019.00
Architecture and Engineering 180 $68,958.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $59,474.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 163 $26,799.00 324 $43,807.00
Legal 65 $98,194.00 31 $51,528.00
Educational and Library 520 $66,364.00 703 $35,391.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 164 $21,233.00 54 $23,611.00
Healthcare Practitioners 156 $120,909.00 570 $68,036.00
Healthcare Support 239 $14,208.00 1,222 $14,832.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 139 $77,944.00 112 $48,488.00
Law Enforcement 523 $84,341.00 129 $83,134.00
Food Preparation and Serving 497 $17,750.00 446 $14,970.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 473 $21,352.00 291 $12,556.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $27,875.00 572 $16,541.00
Sales 650 $23,080.00 999 $16,590.00
Office and Administrative Support 404 $42,095.00 1,254 $31,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 573 $19,137.00 423 $13,708.00
Construction and Extraction 912 $40,980.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 498 $44,091.00 10 $0.00
Production 679 $42,277.00 106 $24,737.00
Transportation and Material Moving 525 $33,647.00 64 $30,789.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,080 households in 92243, with an average household size of 3.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,248 families living in the 92243 zip code with an average family size of 4.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 92243:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,219 1,137 2,892 2,832
Average Household Size 4.34 4.26 4.56 1.21
Total Families 6,219 1,137 2,892 0
Average Household Size 4.29 3.96 4.34 0

Poverty

Of the 10,248 families living in 92243, 20.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92243:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,293 housing units in 92243.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,080 85.53%
Vacant 2,213 14.47%

41.05% of the total 15,293 housing units in 92243 are rental units. This is approximately 6,278 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,612 are occupied by the owner - or 43.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92243 is $867.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92243 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    190
  • Less than $500
    660
  • $500 to $999
    3,415
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,491
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    478
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    214
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    20

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92243 is $216,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92243 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,110
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    313
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    678
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    858
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,818
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,531
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    260
  • $1,000,000 or more
    44

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92243. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92243 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    393
  • 1940 to 1949
    573
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,506
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,843
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,011
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,589
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,385
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,398
  • 2010 to 2013
    560
  • 2014 or later
    35

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 92243 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    820
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,963
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,905
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,392

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92243 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92243 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92243.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    631
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,687
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,865
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,642
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,860
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    896
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,399
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    337
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    490
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    294
  • 90 or more minutes
    526

Summary

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