PlainZIP

Heber, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92249

Imperial County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,334
132/sq mi
$72,028
Median income
$335,600
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Heber pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92249 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heber, Imperial County, California, home to 7,334 residents across 55.5 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,028 (29% below the California average), while per-capita income is $24,062. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $335,600 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,086 monthly, and 68.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. To put 92249 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Imperial County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 92249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heber, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92249.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92249, Heber, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,334

Population

55.5

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 92249?

32.0

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

34.4%

Foreign-Born

White 9.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$72,028

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$24,062

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92249 ranks nationally

Heber, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,028 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,007

Total Housing Units

1,815

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

4.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$335,600

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,086

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 92249, employing approximately 669 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,363,000.

45

Businesses

669

Employees

$44.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 12 26.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 13.3%
Construction 5 11.1%
Retail trade 4 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 92249 vs 92231 →

ZIP 92249 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92249 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92249 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92231 Calexico, CA 39,073 4.8 mi
92243 El Centro, CA 48,030 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Imperial County

92243 standard
El Centro, CA
Pop: 48,030
92231 standard
Calexico, CA
Pop: 39,073
92227 standard
Brawley, CA
Pop: 26,234
92251 standard
Imperial, CA
Pop: 21,583
92250 standard
Holtville, CA
Pop: 8,285
92233 standard
Calipatria, CA
Pop: 8,099

Related Areas

Imperial County Heber, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92249 in? ▼
ZIP code 92249 (Heber) is located in Imperial County, California. Imperial County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/imperial-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92249? ▼
ZIP code 92249 in Heber, CA has a population of 7,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92249 is $72,028, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92249 is $335,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92249 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92249? ▼
ZIP code 92249 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92249 are: Transportation and warehousing (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (6), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92249? ▼
In ZIP code 92249, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92249? ▼
In ZIP code 92249, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92249 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.