All ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics of Imperial Beach, CA

91932 & 91933 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Imperial Beach, CA

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ZIP Codes:91932 & 91933 (PO Box) [See All]
County:San Diego County, CA
Area Codes:619,858
Time Zone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:26,137 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA [Learn More]
Coordinates:32.5767, -117.1195
Land Area:4.28 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Imperial Beach, CA has 2 ZIP Codes


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
91932Standard26,013100.00%Imperial Bch
91933 P.O. Box00.00%Imperial Bch
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Population & Demographics


Imperial Beach, CA has 25,897 residents, with an average household size of 2.7. The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.1%) and 35-39 (5.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 50.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 17.7% (higher than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:26,013
Total Households:9,387
Total Housing Units:10,086
Average Household Size:2.77
Average Family Size:3.24

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:26,137
Total Households:9,405
Total Housing Units:10,105
Average Household Size:2.78
Average Family Size:3.25

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--25,33425,64025,82726,25726,55526,80126,71326,70126,49226,32326,37526,15725,897
Decennial Census25,718------------------26,013------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.8

Male Median Age: 33.4

Female Median Age: 36.2

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8568168608201,0311,2851,211978809727715762752547390210152131
Female7387978347908781,0941,094952814730826819800633470291199202
Total1,5941,6131,6941,6101,9092,3792,3051,9301,6231,4571,5411,5811,5521,180860501351333
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:11,32433.44%
Black:9622.84%
Hispanic:*13,29339.25%
Asian:1,6144.77%
American Indian:3200.94%
Hawaiian:1460.43%
Other:6,20718.33%
Total:33,866100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:13,05250.17%33.4 years
Females:12,96149.83%36.2 years
Total:26,013100%34.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,76580.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5602.16%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,1658.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,40717.65%
Total Population:25,897100%
Total Native Population:21,32582.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,57217.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Imperial Beach, CA have an average household income of $79,071 (lower than the State by 17.9%, and about the same as the Nation by 0.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($83,750 vs $59,904). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$45,480$46,975$49,268$48,117$46,659$48,010$49,950$51,838$53,690$59,795$68,917$75,731$79,071
Median Family Income$51,440$53,922$53,750$54,639$53,813$50,205$53,791$55,146$56,296$64,818$75,410$77,730$83,750
Median NonFamily Income$30,973$30,877$31,627$33,065$32,247$33,701$34,775$39,292$39,436$40,133$46,923$53,906$59,904
Median Male Income$41,189$39,551$40,439$41,205$40,696$40,858$41,211$41,555$42,741$41,763$46,813$51,172$54,727
Median Female Income$33,253$33,045$34,117$33,620$34,944$34,663$36,295$37,984$39,249$40,292$40,733$43,000$46,087
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:12,64363.08%
Unemployed:1,0595.28%
Not In Labor Force:6,34231.64%
Total:20,044100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,81230.15%
Service:2,59420.52%
Sales and Office:3,08424.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,54612.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,60712.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,643100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Imperial Beach, CA, the median home value is $811,000 - much higher than the State by 16.6%, and up $217,600 (36.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,914 per month - lower than the State by 2.1%, and up $427 (28.7%) since 2020. Most renters in Imperial Beach pay $2,000+ (43.2%). About 5.3% pay under $1,000 and 43.2% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 30.7% (65.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 69.3% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$389,400$358,600$340,900$342,600$356,500$380,900$433,400$488,800$563,600$593,400$639,200$744,100$811,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1402.17%
$500 to $999:1983.07%
$1,000 to $1,499:74811.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,56139.68%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,69726.29%
$2,500 to $2,999:4777.39%
$3,000 or more:5969.23%
No Rent:370.57%
Total:6,454100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,111$1,136$1,171$1,194$1,215$1,255$1,269$1,344$1,459$1,487$1,683$1,841$1,914
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage): 1,864 20.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): 990 10.64%
Renter Occupied: 6,454 69.34%
Total Occupied Housing Units: 9,308 100%

Occupied Housing Units: 9,308 90.58%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): 968 9.42%
Total Housing Units: 10,276 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


23.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (36.5%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 85.3%, which is about the same as the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 8.8%, which is about the same as the state rate (8.4%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), down 5.9 percentage points since 2011 and down 5.0 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,0365.84%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,5728.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,14529.02%
Some college, no degree:4,16123.47%
Associate's degree:1,6119.09%
Bachelor's degree:2,88516.27%
Graduate or professional degree:1,3187.43%
Total:17,728100%
High school graduate or higher:15,12085.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,20323.71%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,49355.02%
Public Insurance:10,11035.90%
No Insurance:2,5589.08%
Total:28,161100%
Has Health Insurance:25,60390.92%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.7%13.3%12.1%13.6%13.7%14.7%14.0%15.1%13.8%10.3%7.8%8.7%8.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2384.10%
Kindergarten:3115.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,38841.12%
High school (grades 9-12):1,20320.71%
College or graduate school:1,66828.72%
Total:5,808100%
Early Childhood:5499.45%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,90267.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Imperial Beach supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 343 business establishments, employing about 2,574 people with an annual payroll of $102,789,000. USPS data shows 10,118 residential mailboxes and 350 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,118Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:350Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,919Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,442Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,824Source: USPS
# of Businesses:343Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$24,445,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$102,789,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,574Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Imperial Beach, CA is located in San Diego County, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,282,782 people, about 0.8% of whom live in Imperial Beach. ZIP Codes here cover 4.277 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.579 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:3,282,782Source: Census
MSA:San Diego, CA MSASource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:4.277 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.579 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):52Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:36294Source: Census
Place Name:Imperial Beach city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Imperial Beach, CA


  1. San Ysidro, CA ~4.3 miles
  2. Chula Vista, CA ~4.5 miles
  3. National City, CA ~6.5 miles
  4. Coronado, CA ~7.1 miles
  5. San Diego, CA ~7.6 miles
  6. Bonita, CA ~9.4 miles
  7. Lemon Grove, CA ~11.9 miles
  8. Spring Valley, CA ~12.6 miles
  9. La Mesa, CA ~14.5 miles
  10. El Cajon, CA ~17.4 miles
  11. Jamul, CA ~19.6 miles
  12. Santee, CA ~21.2 miles
  13. La Jolla, CA ~21.4 miles
  14. Dulzura, CA ~22.4 miles
  15. Tecate, CA ~26.7 miles
  16. Lakeside, CA ~27.0 miles
  17. Del Mar, CA ~27.9 miles
  18. Alpine, CA ~27.9 miles
  19. Poway, CA ~29.4 miles
  20. Potrero, CA ~29.7 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on April 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov