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 High-density area
- $72,028
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92249 (Heber, CA) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,062. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $335,600 (57% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,086; owner occupancy is 68.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Imperial County, so 92249 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 92249?
32.0
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
34.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$24,062
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92249 ranks among California ZIPs
Heber, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,028 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,007housing units
2,007
Total Housing Units
1,815
Occupied Units
192
Vacant Units
4.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,600
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 92243
El Centro (92243)
48,030 residents
- 92231
Calexico (92231)
39,073 residents
- 92249 7,334
Heber (92249)
7,334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92249 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92249
Heber (92249)
$72,028 median income
- 92243
El Centro (92243)
$55,057 median income
- 92231
Calexico (92231)
$49,742 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92249, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,334 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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