County ProfileCA
Imperial County
Population: 179,702 · 17 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
179,702
People
Median age
33.2
Housing
Total households
49,644
Income
Median household income
$57,681
Housing
Total housing units
58,044
Employment
Employment rate
46.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
94%
County details
Local time 01:26:59(PT)| Name | Imperial |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 17total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 9 Standard8 PO Box |
| Area code | 442, 760 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 33.0408143, -115.3554001 |
| Land area | 4,175.5 sq miles(10,814.4 km²) |
Map of Imperial county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Imperial County
Compare the largest cities in Imperial County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | 44,322 | $53,082 | 2ZIPs |
| Calexico | 38,633 | $49,783 | 2ZIPs |
| Brawley | 26,416 | $59,311 | 1ZIPs |
| Imperial | 20,263 | $90,195 | 1ZIPs |
| Heber | 6,896 | $72,028 | 1ZIPs |
| Calipatria | 6,515 | $53,299 | 1ZIPs |
| Holtville | 5,605 | $65,039 | 1ZIPs |
| Salton City | 5,155 | $47,827 | 1ZIPs |
| Westmorland | 2,014 | $28,839 | 1ZIPs |
| Seeley | 1,729 | $62,841 | 1ZIPs |
| Niland | 756 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Winterhaven | 390 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ocotillo | 215 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Palo Verde | 152 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bard | 64 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Imperial County
Review the most populated postal areas across Imperial County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92243 | El Centro | $55,057 | 49,149 |
| 92231 | Calexico | $49,742 | 39,542 |
| 92227 | Brawley | $59,362 | 27,492 |
| 92251 | Imperial | $90,709 | 25,851 |
| 92250 | Holtville | $72,143 | 7,883 |
| 92233 | Calipatria | $53,778 | 7,019 |
| 92249 | Heber | $72,028 | 6,975 |
| 92283 | Winterhaven | $43,393 | 2,695 |
| 92281 | Westmorland | $29,375 | 2,122 |
| 92273 | Seeley | $62,051 | 1,694 |
| 92257 | Niland | $22,611 | 1,676 |
| 92275 | Salton City | — | 1,390 |
| 92259 | Ocotillo | $43,500 | 328 |
| 92266 | Palo Verde | — | 198 |
| 92222 | Bard | — | 64 |
| 92232 | Calexico | — | — |
| 92244 | El Centro | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS