| City: | Imperial Beach, California |
| City Alias: | Imperial Bch |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00)%> |
| Local Time: | 9:38:33 AM |
| Population: | 26,013 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 619 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 32.5721, -117.1134 |
| Land Area: | 4.277 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 91932 has 26,013 residents and 9,387 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.1%) and White (43.5%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 26,013Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 25,741Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 28,021Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,082.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $85,833Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9,387Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $856,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.77Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 25,334 | 25,640 | 25,827 | 26,257 | 26,555 | 26,801 | 26,713 | 26,701 | 26,492 | 26,323 | 26,375 | 26,157 | 25,897 | 25,741 |
| Decennial Census | 25,718 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 26,013 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.8
Male Median Age: 33.4
Female Median Age: 36.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 856 | 816 | 860 | 820 | 1,031 | 1,285 | 1,211 | 978 | 809 | 727 | 715 | 762 | 752 | 547 | 390 | 210 | 152 | 131 |
| Female | 738 | 797 | 834 | 790 | 878 | 1,094 | 1,094 | 952 | 814 | 730 | 826 | 819 | 800 | 633 | 470 | 291 | 199 | 202 |
| Total | 1,594 | 1,613 | 1,694 | 1,610 | 1,909 | 2,379 | 2,305 | 1,930 | 1,623 | 1,457 | 1,541 | 1,581 | 1,552 | 1,180 | 860 | 501 | 351 | 333 |
| White: | 11,324 | 33.44% |
| Black: | 962 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic:* | 13,293 | 39.25% |
| Asian: | 1,614 | 4.77% |
| American Indian: | 320 | 0.94% |
| Hawaiian: | 146 | 0.43% |
| Other: | 6,207 | 18.33% |
| Total: | 33,866 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13,052 | 50.17% | 33.4 years |
| Females: | 12,961 | 49.83% | 36.2 years |
| Total: | 26,013 | 100% | 34.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 20,913 | 81.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 573 | 2.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,883 | 7.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,372 | 16.53% |
| Total Population: | 25,741 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 21,486 | 83.47% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4,255 | 16.53% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $85,833, which is notably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $40,353 (88.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,143. Family households earn a median of $91,199 versus $68,274 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,925). By gender, male median income is $64,513 and female is $51,682, which is below the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,831 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $85,833 |
| 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 | $91,199 |
| 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 | $68,274 |
| 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 | $64,513 |
| 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 | $51,682 |
| Employed: | 12,467 | 62.85% |
| Unemployed: | 952 | 4.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,418 | 32.35% |
| Total: | 19,837 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,060 | 32.57% |
| Service: | 2,342 | 18.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,172 | 25.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,371 | 11.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,522 | 12.21% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12,467 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $856,900, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $467,500 (120.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $293,300. The median gross rent is $2,011, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $900 (81.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $552. Of occupied housing, owners make up 31.29% (68.15% with a mortgage, 31.85% free-and-clear) and renters 68.71% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.32%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $856,900 |
| Less than $500: | 154 | 2.40% |
| $500 to $999: | 88 | 1.37% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 807 | 12.59% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,036 | 31.75% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,759 | 27.43% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 575 | 8.97% |
| $3,000 or more: | 829 | 12.93% |
| No Rent: | 164 | 2.56% |
| Total: | 6,412 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,011 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,990 | 21.32% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 930 | 9.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,412 | 68.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9,332 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9,332 | 90.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 959 | 9.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,291 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 5,492 | 53.37% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,677 | 45.45% |
| Other Units: | 122 | 1.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,291 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.37%). College enrollment is 29.13%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 928 | 5.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,210 | 6.77% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5,121 | 28.66% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,289 | 24.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,556 | 8.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,299 | 18.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,467 | 8.21% |
| Total: | 17,870 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15,732 | 88.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4,766 | 26.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 15,320 | 55.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 9,974 | 35.88% |
| No Insurance: | 2,503 | 9.00% |
| Total: | 27,797 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 25,294 | 91.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.7% | 13.3% | 12.1% | 13.6% | 13.7% | 14.7% | 14.0% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 10.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 242 | 4.15% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 3.69% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,471 | 42.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,205 | 20.66% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,699 | 29.13% |
| Total: | 5,832 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 457 | 7.84% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,891 | 66.72% |
ZIP Code 91932 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 340 business establishments, employing about 2,543 people with an annual payroll of $101,572,000. USPS data shows 10,116 residential mailboxes and 351 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 10,116Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 351Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 10,351Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 5,442Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,783Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 340Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $24,141,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $101,572,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,543Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 91932 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 52nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,095,313 people, about 0.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 91932. It covers 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: | 3,095,313Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Diego, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.277 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.579 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 52Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 267 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0636294Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Imperial Beach city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 91932 is part of 2 school districts, including: South Bay Union School District (Grades KG thru 06) and Sweetwater Union High School District (Grades 7th thru 12th). There are 8 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.