Zip code 92257: Niland, California

Q: What city is zip code 92257?

92257 is assigned to Niland, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 92257 in?

92257 is in Imperial County, California.

Q: What is the population of 92257?

About 2,158 people live in 92257, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 92257?

The median household income in 92257 is $22,611.

Q: What zip codes are near 92257?

The closest zip codes to 92257 are 92233, 92281, 92275, 92227, 92254.

Residential delivery areaImperial CountyPacific Time

Population

2,158

Median household income

$23K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$102K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$872/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

271 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 92257

92257 is a rural zip code in Niland, California (Imperial County), covering 271 sq mi of land. About 2,158 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 53.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $22,611 a year, about 28% of the national median of $80,734. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $102,200, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 53% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $872 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.8 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 92257 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy36.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%140th of 1,664 in CA
Rent-burdened renters81.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%78th of 1,610 in CA
Healthcare workers26.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%23rd of 1,678 in CA
Income inequality (Gini)0.625
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CA 0.48914th of 1,651 in CA
Self-employed workers20.6%
98th
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%228th of 1,678 in CA
Median age53.2
97th
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.9208th of 1,687 in CA
Poverty rate29.7%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CA 12%95th of 1,666 in CA
Uninsured rate17.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%56th of 1,675 in CA
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%383rd of 1,688 in CA
Government workers22.3%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%307th of 1,678 in CA
Average commute33.8 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min260th of 1,584 in CA
Diversity index64
81st
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.7431st of 1,688 in CA
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%297th of 1,686 in CA
Foreign-born residents18%
71st
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%908th of 1,688 in CA
Work from home16.8%
68th
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%756th of 1,680 in CA
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · CA 22%944th of 1,688 in CA
Homeownership rate53.3%
22nd
U.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,140th of 1,662 in CA
Median gross rent$872
11th
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,0361,425th of 1,464 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher15.7%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%1,351st of 1,687 in CA
Broadband access83.8%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CA 93.5%1,471st of 1,662 in CA
Population2,158
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,3771,281st of 1,688 in CA
Median home value$102,200
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,7001,580th of 1,586 in CA
Per capita income$18,852
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,602nd of 1,685 in CA
Unemployment rate1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%1,538th of 1,681 in CA
Median earnings per worker$28,497
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,575th of 1,658 in CA
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi1,545th of 1,688 in CA
Median household income$22,611
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,573rd of 1,575 in CA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%1,418th of 1,678 in CA

Measure	92257	Imperial	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Housing vacancy	36.1%	14.5%	7.5%	10.1%	99th	140th of 1,664
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	81.5%	53%	55.3%	51.1%	99th	78th of 1,610
Healthcare workers	26.8%	12.4%	9.4%	9.7%	99th	23rd of 1,678
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.625	0.466	0.489	0.483	99th	14th of 1,651
Self-employed workers	20.6%	8.4%	11.4%	10%	98th	228th of 1,678
Median age	53.2	33.2	37.9	38.9	97th	208th of 1,687
Poverty rateWeakness	29.7%	19.5%	12%	12.5%	96th	95th of 1,666
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.3%	6%	6.6%	8.4%	92nd	56th of 1,675
Residents 65 and older	24%	13.7%	15.7%	17.2%	90th	383rd of 1,688
Government workers	22.3%	24%	14.8%	14.5%	90th	307th of 1,678
Average commuteWeakness	33.8 min	22.1 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	89th	260th of 1,584
Diversity index	64	25.2	69.7	61.4	81st	431st of 1,688
Veterans	8.3%	3.4%	4.3%	6.2%	80th	297th of 1,686
Foreign-born residents	18%	31.6%	27%	14.1%	71st	908th of 1,688
Work from home	16.8%	7.2%	17.2%	15.1%	68th	756th of 1,680
Residents under 18	19.9%	28.3%	22%	22%	30th	944th of 1,688
Homeownership rate	53.3%	56.8%	55.9%	65.2%	22nd	1,140th of 1,662
Median gross rent	$872	$1,056	$2,036	$1,413	11th	1,425th of 1,464
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.7%	16.1%	37.1%	35.7%	11th	1,351st of 1,687
Broadband accessWeakness	83.8%	90.1%	93.5%	91%	10th	1,471st of 1,662
Population	2,158	180,202	39,287,377	334,922,499	3rd	1,281st of 1,688
Median home value	$102,200	$309,600	$734,700	$332,700	3rd	1,580th of 1,586
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,852	$23,552	$49,513	$44,673	2nd	1,602nd of 1,685
Unemployment rateStrength	1%	12.5%	6.6%	5.2%	2nd	1,538th of 1,681
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$28,497	$37,343	$52,643	$49,666	2nd	1,575th of 1,658
Population density	8/sq mi	43/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,545th of 1,688
Median household incomeWeakness	$22,611	$57,681	$99,122	$80,734	1st	1,573rd of 1,575
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	4.4%	3.8%	1st	1,418th of 1,678

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

19%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

53.2

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White29%
Black15%
Hispanic50%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

18%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

72%

Spanish

23%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 780
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 45.8%
Married couples: 32.1%
Living alone: 43.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

56%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

0.9%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

92257

$22,611

Imperial Co.

$57,681

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,852

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.625

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

92257

$102,200

Imperial Co.

$309,600

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

92257

$872

Imperial Co.

$1,056

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,221
Owner-occupied: 53.3%
Vacant: 36.1%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 3.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 81.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 73%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

40%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

21%

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

20–29

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

27%

Average commute

33.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

27%

Transportation and moving

18%

Construction and repair

17%

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

0.7%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Production

Industries

Construction

34%

Public administration

22%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Information

0.4%

Education

Manufacturing

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$28,497

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

0.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	92257	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$102,543	$74,888
Service	$28,539	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,598	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	under $2,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,358	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

26%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 73.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
Households with broadband: 83.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 17.3%
Limited-English households: 3.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Niland
State: California
County: Imperial County
Center point: 33.3362° N, 115.5257° W
Land area: 271 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 92257

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
92233	Calipatria, CA	13 mi	6,836	$53,778	$203,400
92281	Westmorland, CA	20 mi	2,082	$29,375	$303,700
92275	Salton City, CA	22 mi	1,219	—	$160,700
92227	Brawley, CA	26 mi	28,315	$59,362	$291,500
92254	Mecca, CA	31 mi	11,333	$48,272	$215,800
92251	Imperial, CA	34 mi	27,454	$90,709	$368,700
92239	Desert Center, CA	35 mi	144	$73,393	$216,100
92274	Thermal, CA	35 mi	18,167	$38,654	$163,800
92273	Seeley, CA	38 mi	1,090	$62,051	$205,600
92004	Borrego Springs, CA	38 mi	3,007	$74,018	$390,400
92244	El Centro, CA · PO box	39 mi	—	—	—
92243	El Centro, CA	39 mi	49,069	$55,057	$317,900

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Questions about 92257

What city is zip code 92257?

92257 is assigned to Niland, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 92257 in?

92257 is in Imperial County, California.

What is the population of 92257?

About 2,158 people live in 92257, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 92257 in?

92257 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 92257?

The median household income in 92257 is $22,611.

What zip codes are near 92257?

The closest zip codes to 92257 are 92233, 92281, 92275, 92227, 92254.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92257, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.