The ZIP Code 92243 is associated with the city of El Centro in California in Imperial County. The 92243 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.4 years, and 17.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $48,290, with an estimated 21% of the population living below the poverty line. Approximately 17.7% of residents in this California region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $19,936. The current population estimate is 50,402.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 92243 is $48,290, while the region's mean household income is $67,739. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,936. The per capita income in ZIP Code 92243 of $19,936 is approximately 46.05% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 21.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately121.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.3% of the population in 92243 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.0% of 92243 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 92243, 69.7% of the population graduated high school, while 17.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.7% in this Imperial County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 17.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 92243, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 84.8% of 92243 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 92243 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Some other race (49.1%), followed by White (47.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 49.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 92243, an estimated 18.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Imperial County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 92243 are younger than average. The median age of 33.4 years in ZIP Code 92243 is approximately 12.34% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 92243 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 92243 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 92243 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 92243 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 92243, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.0 minutes. Approximately 27.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 92243 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 92243 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.3% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 8.8% |
In ZIP Code 92243, 22.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 75.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Imperial County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 22.1% |
| Spanish | 75.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 92243, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 92243 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Imperial County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 164 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 34 |
| Debt collection | 33 |
| Checking or savings account | 8 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 6 |
| Other | 16 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 148 |
| Improper use of your report | 26 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 23 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 10 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 7 |
| Other | 47 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 92243 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 63.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 2.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 92243 | 11.9¢/kWh | 11.23¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh |
| California | 30.22¢/kWh | 23.8¢/kWh | 19.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 92243 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.34 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.14 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.8 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.21 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 7.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.28 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |