| City: | Ocotillo, California |
| County: | Imperial County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:41:04 AM |
| Population: | 328 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.7434, -115.9786 |
| Land Area: | 287.898 sq mi |
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Mail delivery here combines urban and rural carrier routes. Two rural routes and one city route serve the handful of named streets, including Sage Brush Avenue and segments of Imperial Highway. The 16 active businesses employ 85 people according to Census business data, though 30 residents work from home. With a median household income of $20,359 and median home values around $159,200, Ocotillo functions as an affordable desert outpost where the post office serves as the primary connection point for a dispersed population that chose isolation over infrastructure.
Street names reflect the sparse desert setting, with Sage Brush Avenue evoking the local vegetation and Imperial Highway segments marking the main transportation corridor through this remote area.
ZIP Code 92259 has 328 residents and 153 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 59.3 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.6% male and 42.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.4%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 328Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 198Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 153Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $159,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 305 | 334 | 366 | 269 | 326 | 197 | 181 | 94 | 121 | 89 | 221 | 225 | 237 | 198 |
| Decennial Census | 390 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 328 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59.3
Male Median Age: 58.5
Female Median Age: 59.5
| 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 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| Female | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 44 | 38 | 35 | 25 | 13 | 6 |
| White: | 231 | 62.77% |
| Black: | 7 | 1.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 78 | 21.20% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.82% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 2.99% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.54% |
| Other: | 36 | 9.78% |
| Total: | 368 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 189 | 57.62% | 58.5 years |
| Females: | 139 | 42.38% | 59.5 years |
| Total: | 328 | 100% | 59.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 148 | 74.75% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 31 | 15.66% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 19 | 9.60% |
| Total Population: | 198 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 179 | 90.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 9.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,500, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $24,750 (132.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,500. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $44,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,250). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 27.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 43.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $18,750 | $22,022 | $20,951 | $21,912 | $23,807 | $31,136 | $30,114 | $31,786 | $0 | $35,739 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,500 |
| Median Family Income | $31,528 | $34,500 | $21,625 | $17,813 | $30,417 | $32,386 | $32,159 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,625 | $20,761 | $22,989 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,209 | $11,189 | $11,285 | $21,094 | $20,893 | $23,036 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,534 | $35,938 | $41,438 | $41,579 | $44,250 |
| Median Male Income | $85,682 | $88,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 31 | 15.66% |
| Unemployed: | 24 | 12.12% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 143 | 72.22% |
| Total: | 198 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $159,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $66,500 (71.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $159,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $699 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.91% (18.63% with a mortgage, 81.37% free-and-clear) and renters 26.09% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 49.64%, which is considerably higher 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 | $92,700 | $93,700 | $78,400 | $77,700 | $92,500 | $0 | $78,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $158,000 | $158,200 | $159,200 | $159,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 13.89% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 31 | 86.11% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $699 | $726 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 13.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 83 | 60.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 26.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 138 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 138 | 50.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 136 | 49.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 210 | 76.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 64 | 23.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.40% 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 67.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 29.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 39.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 38 | 22.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 9.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 15.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 68 | 40.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 11.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 113 | 67.66% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 11.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 80 | 35.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 94 | 41.96% |
| No Insurance: | 50 | 22.32% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 174 | 77.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.3% | 3.8% | 30.3% | 56.6% | 30.5% | 30.2% | 29.8% | 0.0% | 32.0% | 100.0% | 42.3% | 40.3% | 44.6% | 29.7% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 92259 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 85 people with an annual payroll of $3,916,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 286Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $905,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,916,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 85Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92259 is located in Imperial County, California, within the El Centro, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20940) and California's 51st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 174,528 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 92259. It covers 287.898 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | El Centro, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 174,528Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 287.898 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 51Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4791.61 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0653378Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ocotillo CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92259 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.