What to know about ZIP 92244
ZIP code 92244 covers ZIP 92244 with a population of about 5,837.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the YUMA - EL CENTRO media market.
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ZIP Code 92244 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,837
Density
N/A
Median income
$54,593
-27% vs US avg
Home value
$254,000
-27% vs US avg
Median rent
$812
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 92244
Income and economy in ZIP 92244
Median household income in ZIP 92244 is about $54,593 — about 27% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.6%; unemployment rate near 8.1%; 12.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Food services; about 4.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 92244
Median home value is about $254,000 — about 27% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $812 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.6% (about 27.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 92244, a household would need roughly $70,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,632. That is about 28% above the local median household income ($54,593), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.