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ZIP Code 92251

Imperial, California

FIPS 92251

Juniper

ZIP Code 92251 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$368,700

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.4

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,454

Median Age

33.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$368,700

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$3,503

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.06

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,242

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-47%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

106

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

73.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

179.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

3.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

5.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.4

Higher than 96%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 92251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 92251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 92251 is $368,700, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 92251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 92251 is $3,503, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 92251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 92251 cost about 4.06× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 92251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 92251 is $1,242 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 92251?
Home prices in ZIP Code 92251 have moved 56% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 92251?
ZIP Code 92251 averages 73.6°F year-round, summer highs near 106°F, winter lows around 42.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 92251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 92251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.4 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →