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ZIP 92243

Pop. 49,069·Imperial County·890th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,467/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$498
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92243 · $1,467
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,604/yr
At $1,467/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyImperial County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92243 (El Centro, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,069
Median income
$55,057
Median age
31.1
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
30%
25.3%
21.5%
13.7%
Under 1830%
18–3425.3%
35–5421.5%
55–649.5%
65+13.7%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
20.2%
85.4%
White20.2%
Black3.2%
Hispanic85.4%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
26.5%
27%
31.1%
15.4%
No HS diploma26.5%
HS diploma27%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92243 in El Centro, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,888 → $55,057
up 12.6%
Population
49,880 → 49,069
down 1.6%
Renter share
49.4% → 48.5%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 15.4%
-0.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92243 in El Centro, CA now reports about $55,057, up from $48,888 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,880 to 49,069 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92243 covers El Centro, CA. The median rent here is $1,467/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($55,057/yr), ZIP 92243 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92243?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92243 (El Centro, CA) is $1,467. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92243 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92243's median rent of $1,467/mo is $498 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92243 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92243 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #890 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,467/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92243?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,467/mo in ZIP 92243. The local median household income is $55,057/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92243?

Rent in ZIP 92243 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92243 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92243 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,467/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($55,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92243 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92243 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of ZIP 92243 households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92243 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92243 compare to the rest of El Centro?

ZIP 92243 is more affordable than El Centro overall. At $1,467/mo, it's $252 below the El Centro citywide median of $1,719/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92243 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92243 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,467/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 92243's median household income ($55,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92243 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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