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Calexico, CA
City in Imperial County, California. ZIP codes: 92231.
Population
38,585
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,557
ZIP codes
1
Calexico and its ZIP codes
Calexico at a glance
- Calexico is about 18 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 222nd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $49,783 a year, 50% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,600 (57% below California) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Calexico, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calexico, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,783
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (36,076), Irish Americans (320), Salvadoran Americans (227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Imperial County. PPP loans are for Calexico.
Unemployment rate
21.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,305
67,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $14,351 per person
How people get to work
Calexico, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calexico, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 43°F
2.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calexico, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
24.0%
U.S. 11.1% +12.9 pts
ZIP codes in Calexico
1 in or overlapping Calexico. Population shown
Cities near Calexico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeberCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| El CentroCity | 7.8 mi | 12.1 |
| HoltvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ImperialCity | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| El Centro Naval Air FacilityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| BrawleyCity | 20 mi | 8.1 |
| WestmorlandCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calexico, CA in?
- Calexico is in Imperial County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Calexico, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Calexico include 92231.
- What is the population of Calexico, CA?
- About 38,585 people live in Calexico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calexico?
- Nearby places include Heber (4.2 mi), El Centro (7.8 mi), Holtville (11 mi), Imperial (12 mi), Seeley (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023