| City: | Westmorland, California |
| County: | Imperial County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:41:18 AM |
| Population: | 2,122 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.0787, -115.6583 |
| Land Area: | 13.195 sq mi |
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Westmorland is a small agricultural community in California's Imperial County, where PO Boxes serve as the only mail delivery option. The post office maintains 801 boxes for a population of 2,122 residents living in 670 households. This isn't a choice. The USPS designates Westmorland as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the community's 4.7 square miles.
With 801 boxes serving 670 households, the adoption rate of 1.20 shows that PO Box service extends beyond just local residents. Nearby rural areas and agricultural operations also rely on the Westmorland post office for mail access. One rural carrier route delivers to outlying locations, while the post office itself handles the majority of mail through PO Boxes and General Delivery.
Westmorland sits in Imperial County's agricultural heartland. Transportation and warehousing employ the largest share of workers (417 out of approximately 1,000 in the workforce), pointing to the region's role in moving agricultural products. The community has 23 business establishments employing 152 people. Median household income stands at $35,882, below California's average, typical of agricultural communities.
The population of 2,122 lives in 670 households, resulting in an average of 3.17 people per household. This suggests larger family structures common in agricultural regions. Median age is 33.7 years. Educational attainment is low, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. About 23% of workers work from home, and 75% were born outside the United States, indicating a heavily immigrant workforce.
All mail to Westmorland addresses must use PO Box format. Street delivery is not available. The mailing format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Westmorland, CA 92281Limited street infrastructure includes a small town center (Main St, Center St, 6th St) and surrounding rural roads.
ZIP Code 92281 has 2,122 residents and 670 households (average 3.17 persons per household). The median age is 33.7 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.7%) and Other / Two or More Races (33.2%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,122Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,082Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 160.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $29,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 670Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $303,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.17Source: 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 | -- | 1,872 | 1,779 | 1,773 | 1,960 | 1,985 | 2,249 | 2,576 | 2,859 | 2,591 | 2,865 | 2,548 | 2,238 | 1,904 | 2,082 |
| Decennial Census | 2,432 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,122 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.7
Male Median Age: 31.7
Female Median Age: 36
| 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 | 78 | 95 | 94 | 89 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 54 | 49 | 47 | 53 | 48 | 71 | 52 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 15 |
| Female | 73 | 96 | 93 | 96 | 62 | 66 | 54 | 67 | 65 | 52 | 70 | 71 | 66 | 64 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 24 |
| Total | 151 | 191 | 187 | 185 | 126 | 131 | 120 | 121 | 114 | 99 | 123 | 119 | 137 | 116 | 71 | 49 | 43 | 39 |
| White: | 695 | 20.91% |
| Black: | 23 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,860 | 55.96% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 30 | 0.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 705 | 21.21% |
| Total: | 3,324 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,013 | 47.74% | 31.7 years |
| Females: | 1,109 | 52.26% | 36.0 years |
| Total: | 2,122 | 100% | 33.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,346 | 64.65% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 66 | 3.17% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 209 | 10.04% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 461 | 32.18% |
| Total Population: | 2,082 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,412 | 67.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 670 | 32.18% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $29,375, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $687 (2.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,839. Family households earn a median of $28,750 versus $19,904 for nonfamily households (a difference of $8,846). By gender, male median income is $38,750 and female is $75,278, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $36,528 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,688 | $30,561 | $30,543 | $32,054 | $31,833 | $33,380 | $35,536 | $35,809 | $33,214 | $31,935 | $33,833 | $35,020 | $35,882 | $29,375 |
| Median Family Income | $30,982 | $31,289 | $31,316 | $31,518 | $34,429 | $36,830 | $38,077 | $39,688 | $48,587 | $37,292 | $36,927 | $34,750 | $29,643 | $28,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,682 | $15,938 | $18,333 | $14,063 | $11,890 | $13,816 | $15,850 | $16,140 | $14,861 | $16,917 | $15,625 | $16,513 | $18,333 | $19,904 |
| Median Male Income | $37,344 | $38,221 | $39,779 | $38,333 | $32,167 | $31,382 | $35,918 | $37,109 | $39,081 | $36,175 | $35,764 | $32,307 | $34,911 | $38,750 |
| Median Female Income | $19,914 | $28,393 | $23,500 | $31,538 | $30,446 | $24,950 | $24,781 | $28,854 | $27,083 | $26,797 | $38,864 | $72,083 | $83,542 | $75,278 |
| Employed: | 622 | 42.11% |
| Unemployed: | 103 | 6.97% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 752 | 50.91% |
| Total: | 1,477 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 131 | 21.06% |
| Service: | 140 | 22.51% |
| Sales and Office: | 65 | 10.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 206 | 33.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 80 | 12.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 622 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $303,700, which is lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $151,700 (99.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $180,400. The median gross rent is $803, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $200 (33.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.80% (42.11% with a mortgage, 57.89% free-and-clear) and renters 49.20% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.48%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,000 | $124,800 | $119,100 | $106,400 | $106,800 | $115,600 | $109,500 | $114,300 | $123,300 | $150,200 | $160,600 | $196,600 | $222,100 | $303,700 |
| Less than $500: | 53 | 19.20% |
| $500 to $999: | 102 | 36.96% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 61 | 22.10% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 33 | 11.96% |
| $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: | 27 | 9.78% |
| Total: | 276 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $603 | $638 | $633 | $634 | $640 | $649 | $730 | $757 | $768 | $781 | $813 | $821 | $800 | $803 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 120 | 21.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 165 | 29.41% |
| Renter Occupied: | 276 | 49.20% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 561 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 561 | 85.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 95 | 14.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 656 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 417 | 63.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 230 | 35.06% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 1.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 656 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.80% 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 68.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 20.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 81.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 48.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 20.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (39.30%). College enrollment is 11.01%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 197 | 16.82% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 172 | 14.69% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 360 | 30.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 219 | 18.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 120 | 10.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 79 | 6.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 2.05% |
| Total: | 1,171 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 802 | 68.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 103 | 8.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 427 | 19.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,692 | 77.51% |
| No Insurance: | 64 | 2.93% |
| Total: | 2,183 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,119 | 97.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 24.0% | 22.9% | 30.3% | 35.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 30.2% | 29.9% | 25.4% | 31.6% | 32.8% | 38.6% | 44.4% | 48.4% |
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: | 42 | 6.42% |
| Kindergarten: | 27 | 4.13% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 256 | 39.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 257 | 39.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 72 | 11.01% |
| Total: | 654 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 69 | 10.55% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 540 | 82.57% |
ZIP Code 92281 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 171 people with an annual payroll of $7,540,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 845Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 25Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,620,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,540,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 171Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92281 is located in Imperial County, California, within the El Centro, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20940) and California's 25th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 174,528 people, about 1.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 92281. It covers 13.195 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: | 13.195 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 25Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1690.5 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0684606Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Westmorland city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 92281 is in the Westmorland Union Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 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.