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ZIP 92251

Part of Imperial, CA
Pop. 27,454·Imperial County·760th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,150/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.5%
vs US Median
+$185
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92251 · $2,150
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$3,000
Research median
$1,790/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,800/yr
At $2,150/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyImperial County
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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, -6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92251 (Imperial, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,454
Median income
$90,709
Median age
33.5
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
29.7%
22.7%
25.6%
Under 1829.7%
18–3422.7%
35–5425.6%
55–6412%
65+10%
Gender
55%
45%
Male55%
Female45%
Race & ethnicity
24.6%
83.4%
White24.6%
Black3%
Hispanic83.4%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
21.8%
24.5%
35.8%
18%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92251 in Imperial, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,599 → $90,709
up 6.0%
Population
26,740 → 27,454
up 2.7%
Renter share
30.4% → 29.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 18%
-0.7 pts
Median age
31.5 → 33.5
+2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $85,599 to $90,709 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 26,740 to 27,454 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 92251 covers Imperial, CA. The median rent here is $2,150/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($90,709/yr), ZIP 92251 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92251?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92251 (Imperial, CA) is $2,150. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92251 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92251's median rent of $2,150/mo is $185 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92251 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92251 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #760 out of 898 ZIPs at $2,150/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92251?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,150/mo in ZIP 92251. The local median household income is $90,709/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92251?

Rent in ZIP 92251 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 92251 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92251 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,150/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($90,709/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92251 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92251 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 92251 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92251 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92251 compare to the rest of Imperial?

ZIP 92251 sits right at the Imperial citywide median of $2,150/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92251 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92251 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,150/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92251's median household income ($90,709/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92251 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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