ZIP Code 92243: El Centro, California
ZIP code 92243 is assigned to El Centro, California, and lies within Imperial County. Its reference point is at latitude 32.7893 and longitude -115.5665 (32°47'21.5"N 115°33'59.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 92243
El Centro, CA has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 92243, they include 92244.
Across Imperial County there are 17 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 92251 in Imperial, CA, about 4.0 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 92243 |
|---|---|
| City | El Centro |
| County | Imperial County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 32.7893 |
| Longitude | -115.5665 |
| DMS | 32°47'21.5"N 115°33'59.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 92251 (Imperial, 4.0 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 92243
Map centered on 32.7893, -115.5665. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of El Centro, CA
Video: El Centro, CA
Downtown El Centro, a small town in Southern California — by Darco Productions (Darrell) · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 92243
These 10 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 92243, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 92243, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Imperial, CA (4.0 mi north), Seeley, CA (7.5 mi west) and Calexico, CA (8.2 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Imperial, CA – 4.0 mi north
- Seeley, CA – 7.5 mi west
- Calexico, CA – 8.2 mi southeast
- Heber, CA – 8.8 mi southeast
- Holtville, CA – 11 mi east
- Brawley, CA – 13 mi north
- Westmorland, CA – 17 mi north
- Ocotillo, CA – 20 mi northwest
Schools Near El Centro, CA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 92243 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves El Centro and Imperial County.
Searching nearby communities such as Imperial and Seeley can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 92243.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around El Centro, CA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 92243.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving El Centro, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 92243 may also use facilities in nearby Imperial, Seeley and Calexico.
Shopping and Dining in El Centro
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 92243 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near El Centro, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 92243.
To research local history, try searching for Imperial County records and archives along with the name El Centro.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 92243, Imperial lies about 4.0 mi to the north, Seeley lies about 7.5 mi to the west, Calexico lies about 8.2 mi to the southeast, Heber lies about 8.8 mi to the southeast and Holtville lies about 11 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near El Centro show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 92243
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Knowltonia calida”): Bob Miller, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Downtown El Centro, a small town in Southern California” by Darco Productions (Darrell), embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 92243 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.