92243 — El Centro, CA Home Values
Typical home value $388,902 as of June 2026 · 4th of 8 in El Centro, CA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 92243, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 92243 compares in the El Centro, CA area
ZIP code 92243 (El Centro, CA) has a typical home value of $388,902 as of June 2026, ranking 4th of 8 ZIP codes tracked in the El Centro, CA area, more expensive than about 63% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +7.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +34.7%, from $288,695 in June 2021 to $388,902 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 22.1× the annual rent ($1,467/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the El Centro, CA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in El Centro.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 92243 has a population of 48,556, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 86.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% White, 3% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% two or more races, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest High | 2001 Ocotillo Dr., El Centro, CA | 1.1 mi |
| McCabe Elementary | 701 West McCabe Rd., El Centro, CA | 1.3 mi |
| De Anza Magnet | 1530 South Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA | 1.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92243?
$388,902 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 92243 an expensive ZIP code in the El Centro, CA area?
92243 ranks 4th of 8 ZIP codes in the El Centro, CA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 63% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 92243 changed over the past year?
+7.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 92243?
The typical home price is 22.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,467/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 92243?
48,556, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 92243?
Southwest High (1.1 mi), McCabe Elementary (1.3 mi), De Anza Magnet (1.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 92243?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the El Centro, CA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.