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Imperial Beach, CA
City in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 91932.
Population
25,764
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,005
ZIP codes
1
Imperial Beach and its ZIP codes
Imperial Beach at a glance
- Imperial Beach is about 24 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 297th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $86,111, 13% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $857,000 (17% above California) and median rent is $2,011 a month.
Local data for Imperial Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Imperial Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,111
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$857,000
Median rent
$2,011/mo
Homeownership
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,267), German Americans (1,803), Irish Americans (1,522).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Imperial Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,402
1,535,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.8B
FY 2026, $10,862 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
361 loans, 1,933 jobs reported
How people get to work
Imperial Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Imperial Beach, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
6,088
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 47°F
8.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Imperial Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Imperial Beach
1 in or overlapping Imperial Beach. Population shown
Cities near Imperial Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| National CityCity | 5.9 mi | 7.3 |
| CoronadoCity | 6.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Chula VistaCity | 7.1 mi | 49.6 |
| BonitaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5 |
| La PresaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| Lemon GroveCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| La MesaCity | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount HelixCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| Rancho San DiegoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| JamulCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 16.8 |
| San DiegoCity | 18 mi | 326.1 |
| El CajonCity | 19 mi | 14.5 |
| BostoniaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Granite HillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| CrestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Imperial Beach, CA in?
- Imperial Beach is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Imperial Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Imperial Beach include 91932.
- What is the population of Imperial Beach, CA?
- About 25,764 people live in Imperial Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Imperial Beach?
- Nearby places include National City (5.9 mi), Coronado (6.6 mi), Chula Vista (7.1 mi), Bonita (9.1 mi), La Presa (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023