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92243El Centro, CA Home Values

Typical home value $388,902 as of June 2026 · 4th of 8 in El Centro, CA

Typical value — June 2026
$388,902
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+7.6%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+34.7%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
4th
of 8 ZIP codes, by value

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

SchoolAddressDistance
Southwest High2001 Ocotillo Dr., El Centro, CA1.1 mi
McCabe Elementary701 West McCabe Rd., El Centro, CA1.3 mi
De Anza Magnet1530 South Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA1.5 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.