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U.S. ZIP Code · CA92250

Imperial County · El Centro, CA

Typical home value

$350,514[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.4%
vs metro
-9.4%
vs state
-50.0%
ZIP 92250 location in CA
Location of ZIP 92250 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 92250 is worth $350,514 — 9.4% below the El Centro, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,841[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Imperial County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,830[3]
Median household income
$72,143[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Imperial County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-696[5]
Moved in
2,390
Moved out
3,086

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Emmett S. Finley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Holtville Unified

    550 students

  • Holtville High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Holtville Unified

    532 students

  • Holtville Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Holtville Unified

    246 students

  • Pine Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Holtville Unified

    210 students

  • Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley

    Other · Grades K–12 · Holtville Unified

    30 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,772
Loan principal$280,411
Down payment$70,103
Total interest paid$357,649

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,301
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 92250?
The typical home in 92250 is worth $350,514, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 92250?
Home values in 92250 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 92250?
The effective property tax rate in 92250 is 0.8% — roughly $2,841 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 92250?
ZIP code 92250 has a population of 7,830 and a median household income of $72,143.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Brawley, CA

    Typical home
    $362,887
    Gross yield
  • El Centro, CA

    Typical home
    $386,686
    Gross yield
  • Calexico, CA

    Typical home
    $392,820
    Gross yield
  • Heber CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $415,852
    Gross yield
  • Calipatria, CA

    Typical home
    $261,500
    Gross yield
  • Imperial, CA

    Typical home
    $440,416
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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