🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92233

Calipatria

ZIP Code 92233 is a standard zip code serving Calipatria, Calipatria, California (CA), in Imperial County, United States. It has an estimated population of 8,099 with a median household income of $35,152. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Imperial
City: Calipatria
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.167000
Longitude: -115.511400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 150.65 mi²
Water Area: 73.36 mi²
Population Density: 54.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.360832°N, 33.044503°S, -115.351041°E, -115.754944°W

With 8,099 residents spread across 150.65 square miles, this area has a population density of 54.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

8,099

Population

65th percentile

$35,152

Median Income

15th percentile

$85,400

Median Home Value

25th percentile

150.65 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92233 is $35,152, and the median home value is $85,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,270

Total Units

1,137

Occupied Units

89.5%

Occupancy Rate

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